title: Changing practice in the subcutaneous infusion of fluids to improve safety.
abstract: Many nurses administer subcutaneous infusion therapy; it is seen as an alternative to intravenous therapy. But how sharp-safe is the equipment they use? An evaluation of a clinical trial on a catheter to replace metal butterfly needles is outlined, together with details of how this was introduced into clinical areas.
authors.affiliation: North Cheshire Hospital NHS Trust, Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington WA5 1QG, UK. ann.reynolds@nch.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reynolds
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D019985:Benchmarking; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D017046:Cost Savings; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards; D009339:Needles / Q000009:adverse effects; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D016272:Occupational Health; D011140:Polyurethanes; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*
chemical_list: D011140:Polyurethanes; C048129:Vialon