title: Mannitol injections: with or without filter needles? A cost-effectiveness analysis.
abstract: A clinical economic evaluation was conducted to assess the cost-effectiveness of filtration of i.v. mannitol injections. Clinical decision analysis was used to model the costs and benefits of using filter needles for undiluted, i.v. push injections of mannitol 25%. Sensitivity analysis conducted by varying all uncertain variables to test best and worst case scenarios revealed that the use of filter needles is a cost-effective measure in all relevant scenarios.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Zbrozek
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Agbara
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Head
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004234:Diuretics, Osmotic / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008353:Mannitol / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009339:Needles / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D004234:Diuretics, Osmotic; D008353:Mannitol