Influence of hang time and location on bacterial contamination of intravenous bags in a veterinary emergency and critical care setting

ConclusionsInjection port contamination reached 31.1% on day 7. Contamination was more likely when the bags were hung next to a sink. In our model of bag puncture, fluid contamination occurred between days 2 and 4.

Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - July 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Julien Guillaumin, Nichole M. Olp, Karissa D. Magnusson, Amy L. Butler, Joshua B. Daniels Tags: Original Study Source Type: research