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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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Hi Fiona,
You can use IV, 0.2 micron filter, between common reusable tubing and
connector tubing that is connected to a patient. With that both the
infusion system and the patient will be protected from crossover
contamination. I can recommend you a number of IV filters that are already
successfully used for many procedures, including CT contrast infusions.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time convenient for further
information.Warm Regards,
Radion Ingman
Territory Manager NSW/ACT
Pall Australia Pty Ltd
Suite 1 & 2, 36 Fitzroy St
Surry Hills NSW 2010
http://www.pall.comFiona de Sousa
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CT Contrast Injecting SystemHi 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
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Hi Fiona,
I looked at a very similar system (if not the same one) a couple of
years ago and I had exactly the same concerns as you.We elected to stay with the existing system, it’s entirely single pt
use, and staff were happy with it, so there were no real benefits, cost
or otherwise to changing.Regards
Sheila
Sheila Hamm
Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Control | Nepean Hospital
PO Box 63 Penrith NSW 2751
Pager 17254 l Tel 02 4734 2228 | Fax 02 4734 2517 |
sheila.hamm@swahs.health.nsw.gov.auBehalf 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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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
KathyKathy Taylor CICP
Infection Control Manager
The Wesley Hospital
PO Box 499,
Toowong, Qld 4066
07 3232 7558
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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
Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au
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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
________________________________
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
________________________________
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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