Concern for IV bags

Hi everyone,

Our hospital is currently changing their IV bags to bags that are DEHP free. DEHP is a plastizier added to make plastic soft. DEHP might be harmful. Has anyone heard of this. I cannot believe it.

Hi everyone,

Our hospital is currently changing their IV bags to bags that are DEHP free. DEHP is a plastizier added to make plastic soft. DEHP might be harmful. Has anyone heard of this. I cannot believe it.

Humm.............I haven't heard of that. But I am from OK. We are the last to know anything. LOL...............It could be years before we know.

[memphispanda, RN]

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/safety/dehp.html