Prefilled syringes: safe and effective.
Dermatol Surg
; 25(6): 492-3, 1999 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10469100
BACKGROUND: Preloaded syringes are time savers, but questions have arisen anecdotally about the risk of infection from this procedure and the possible loss of potency, especially when performed with buffered syringes. OBJECTIVE: To show that preloaded syringes do not develop colonies of bacterial organisms and to confirm that anesthetic potency is maintained for at least 2 weeks. METHODS: Thirty-six syringes were stored for a period of 2 weeks on a shelf in our clinical procedure area with no protection from heat or light. The majority of these were then cultured for bacteria and fungi and one of them was used on one of the authors to determine the potency of the anesthetic. RESULTS: Preloaded syringes do not appear to be prone to the development of bacterial contamination for at least a 2-week period and potency of the anesthetic is maintained. CONCLUSION: Preloaded syringes are time savers and are a safe modality for use in the practicing dermatology office.
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01-internacional
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Geral
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Seringas
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Contaminação de Medicamentos
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Embalagem de Produtos
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dermatol Surg
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
1999
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos