Fwd: FW: Question

[Terri Cripps]

*From:* Terri Cripps (SCHN)
*Sent:* Thursday, 24 January 2019 9:16 AM
*To:* ‘ACIPCLIST@acipc.org.au’
*Subject:* RE: Question

Hi Jenny,

We also use the pre-filled syringes for all of our IV and CVAD flushes in
much the same manner as Michael has described. We find them very useful for
use with aseptic technique.

However, we have had a few complaints from the children that they get a
metallic taste in their mouth during the flush that they dont get when
flushed with the other saline method (drawing saline up out of an ampule).
Not sure if anyone else has experienced this issue. I am not sure what
causes this and the company has no idea either.

Thanks,

*Terri Cripps* | *Clinical Nurse Consultant – Infection Prevention and
Control* | *SCHN Medical Diagnostics and HIV/Immunology*
*t:* (02) 9382 1876 | *f:* (02) 9382 2084 | *e:*
TERRI.Cripps@health.nsw.gov.au | *w:* http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au
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*From:* Terri Cripps [mailto:terric1609@gmail.com ]
*Sent:* Thursday, 24 January 2019 8:58 AM
*To:* Terri Cripps (SCHN)
*Subject:* Fwd: Question

———- Forwarded message ———

Hi Jenny

We use pre-filled saline syringes for all of our IV saline flushes now,
including when inserting and changing central lines and CVADs. We have a
non-sterile outer pack and a sterile outer pack syringe, depending how the
procedure is performed, to allow use on a sterile field.

We have had no real issues with staff use and acceptance of these, and it
certainly reduces risks of contamination in my view.

Cheers

Michael

*Michael Wishart *| Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E

St Vincents Private Hospital Northside | 627 Rode Road CHERMSIDE QLD 4032

*T *+61 7 3326 3068 |* F* +61 7 3607 2226

*E* michael.wishart@svha.org.au |

*W *https://www.svphn.org.au

*From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf
Of *Jennifer
Breen

*Sent:* Wednesday, 23 January 2019 8:48 AM
*To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
*Subject:* Question

Good morning,
I did not receive any correspondence about this inquiry-however did email
from my personal email not my work one.

We are looking at the improvements in aseptic technique compliance and
improved outcomes for patients if we can use the pre-filled saline syringes
for flushing our Central venous access devices.
We would like to know if any other Hospital group currently uses these and
for which particular procedures they have been approved for. Also if the
use of these have been restricted across any other procedures.

Kind regards

Jenny

*Jennifer Breen*
Clinical Nurse Consultant- Infection Prevention

Peter
MacCallum Cancer Centre

305 Grattan Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

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