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Thanks Kathy,
How do you ensure that the line connector does not become contaminated
with the multiple access that is required for the reusable part of the
system?
Kind regards,
Fiona De Sousa
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Sydney Adventist Hospital
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076
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Behalf Of Katherine Taylor
Hi Fiona,
We have looked a a number of automated contrast delivery systems, and
had the same concern about multi-patient consumables. The Acist system
was one we evaluated recently, this system has a one way/anti-reflux
valve in the single patient consumable tubing, which was not the case
when we evaluated a similar pump about two years ago. With the addition
of the one way valve and information that similar pumps are in use in
other Brisbane hospitals without any increase in infection, our
infection control team agreed to trial.
The major reason for changing to the automated system was a number of
nursing staff injuries due to RSI from repeated injection of contrast by
hand. The other benefit is that the patient receives less contrast
using the automated system, which benefits the patient and also has a
cost benefit to the organisation. Hope this information is useful to
you.
Regards
Kathy
Kathy Taylor CICP
Infection Control Manager
The Wesley Hospital
PO Box 499,
Toowong, Qld 4066
07 3232 7558
katherine.taylor@uchealth.com.au
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Behalf Of Fiona de Sousa
Hi All,
I have been asked to evaluate a new system for injecting CT contrast to
determine its suitability for our facility. The transflux system allows
for multi use of syringes, common reusable tubing (both changed daily)
and a connector tubing that is changed for every patient. It has TGA
approval. It has been used for a number of years in Europe.
I am concerned about the potential for line contamination from blood as
well as the sterility of the connector ends. I would like to hear from
anyone who has previously evaluated this system or has used it.
Kind Regards,
Fiona De Sousa
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Sydney Adventist Hospital
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076
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