title: Measuring "hang time": contamination of intra-arterial flush solutions over time.
abstract: This study reports on improved patient care through procedures that reduce the likelihood of hospital-acquired infections. This investigation found that longer "hang times" for nurse-prepared intra-arterial flush solutions did not significantly increase the patient's risk of infection. In addition, the article details cost savings and procedures to better manage nurses' time.
authors.affiliation: Swedish American Health Systems in Rockford, III, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Boxleitner
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Valle
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D058491:Bacterial Load; D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004340:Drug Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015146:Midwestern United States; D019999:Pharmaceutical Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000191:economics; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D019999:Pharmaceutical Solutions