Mr.Sandman

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1. Marker on syringes

   Mr.Sandman replied to kiwigirl123's topic in Patient 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...

2. Labeling IV bags, bandages

   Mr.Sandman replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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...

3. Labeling IV bags, bandages

   Mr.Sandman replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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...

4. Labeling IV bags, bandages

   Mr.Sandman replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   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...

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...

6. magic markers on IV bags

   Mr.Sandman replied to ginger58's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   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...

7. Marker on syringes

   Mr.Sandman replied to kiwigirl123's topic in Patient 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,

8. Labeling IV bags, bandages

   Mr.Sandman replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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