| Literature DB >> 324274 |
R J Petrick, S P Loucas, J K Cohl, B Mehl.
Abstract
A review of the features of plastic intravenous fluid containers is presented. The following topics are discussed: (1) handling and storage; (2) environmental and human contamination; (3) particulate matter; (4) water vapor transmission; (5) drug additives; (6) leaching and adsorption; (7) possible toxicity; and (8) cost. It is concluded that various justifications can be presented for both glass and plastic containers.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 324274
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Hosp Pharm ISSN: 0002-9289