title: Evaluation of intravenous cannula and administration set fixation methods.
abstract: Intravenous cannula and administration set fixation is crucial for fluid resuscitation and intravenous administration of medications. Because conventional hospital fixations are insufficient for the military field scenario, two consecutive, prospective, randomized, clinical trials were performed in the Israel Defense Forces Medical School, to determine the most effective fixation method in the military arena. Gauze bandage, adhesive bandage, Coban wrap, and plastic wrap fixation methods were tested for field conditions and intravenous fluid flow. The results showed that plastic wrap is the fastest fixation method, withstands field conditions with minimal negative effects on the intravenous fluid flow, and is the most cost-effective.
authors.affiliation: Internal Medicine Department, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center.
authors.forename: Elchanan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fried
authors.forename: Tzippora
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Shochat
authors.forename: Yoel
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Har-even
authors.forename: Yitzhak
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D007557:Israel; D008887:Military Medicine; D011446:Prospective Studies