American journal of infection control
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Am J Infect Control · Apr 2017
No bacterial growth found in spiked intravenous fluids over an 8-hour period.
Protocol changes prompted by the Joint Commission mandating intravenous (IV) fluid bags to be used within 1 hour of spiking because of possible bacterial contamination have sparked clinical and economic concerns. This study investigated the degree of bacterial growth in which samples were obtained from spiked IV fluid bags at the time of spiking and 1, 2, 4, and 8 hours after spiking. No bacterial growth occurred in any of the 80 bags of Lactated Ringer's (LR) IV solutions sampled. This study demonstrated that LR IV bags do not support any bacterial growth for up to 8 hours after spiking.
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Am J Infect Control · Apr 2017
Methodology for analyzing environmental quality indicators in a dynamic operating room environment.
Sufficient quantities of quality air and controlled, unidirectional flow are important elements in providing a safe building environment for operating rooms. ⋯ The EQI protocol was measurable and repeatable and therefore can be safely used to evaluate air quality within the health care environment to provide guidance for operational practices and regulatory requirements.