Evaluation of intravenous cannula and administration set fixation methods.
Mil Med
; 170(11): 931-4, 2005 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-16450820
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.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Bombas de Infusión
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Cateterismo
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Medicina Militar
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mil Med
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido