Mr.Sandman

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1. Marker on syringes

   Mr.Sandman replied to kiwigirl123's topic in Medications

   I am a MSN student. My research component involved a bench study of looking for contamination of IV fluids after writing on the infusion container (IV Bag) with the industry standard Sharpie black markers at both ambient & 40 degrees Celsius. My ...

2. Labeling IV bags, bandages

   Mr.Sandman replied to ghost's topic in Student Assist

   i think it would make a great study if you could get someone to underwrite the cost of the microanalysis of the fluid; perhaps the local university chemistry dept would do it for free, or you could get the iv bag manufacturer to help. maybe test at 1...

3. Labeling IV bags, bandages

   Mr.Sandman replied to ghost's topic in Student Assist

   Asystole RN, you have been very helpful. I am a MSN student & for my research project I plan to do a benchmark study on this subject. My research director knows of a study done on blood product bags but not IV fluids. I am just getting started &a...

4. Labeling IV bags, bandages

   Mr.Sandman replied to ghost's topic in Student Assist

   Thank You Asystole RN. I still thought the bags were constructed of PVC. Do you have any idea if the new bags are more porous if heated such as in a warmer? Finally, do you know of any evidenced based study in regards to writing on an IV bag of fluid...

5. Marking on IV bags

   Mr.Sandman replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

   I emailed the ISMP (Institute for Safe Medicine Practices) - the response I got was indicated that there has been minimal written about this topic & referred me to a 2002 newsletter where the last two sentences indicated that testing has not been...

6. magic markers on IV bags

   Mr.Sandman replied to ginger58's topic in Infusion

   Do any of the forum members have knowledge of any scientific study that has been done to prove or disprove this phenomenon. I am really interested in the documented evidence of leaching of ink into a bag of intravenous fluids after writing on the bag...

7. Marker on syringes

   Mr.Sandman replied to kiwigirl123's topic in Medications

   Hey IVRUS, Help me out & quote your source to not writing on IV bags. Do you know of a scientific study that was done? Sincerely, Mr.Sandman

8. Labeling IV bags, bandages

   Mr.Sandman replied to ghost's topic in Student Assist

   Does Anyone know of a scientific study that has been done to independently verify this claim of "leeching"? Inquiring minds really want to know!!!!