| Literature DB >> 4586043 |
J Collin, D E Tweedle, C W Venables, F L Constable, I D Johnston.
Abstract
The Millipore filter unit has been advocated as a means of reducing the chance of bacteria entering the circulation during intravenous infusion. In a prospective study no significant reduction was obtained in the incidence of thrombophlebitis or in the bacterial contamination of cannulae. The unit was inconvenient to use and in-vitro and in-vivo studies showed reduced flow rates and frequent episodes of filter blockage. Its use was further restricted by the fact that blood and fat emulsions would not pass through it.Entities:
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Year: 1973 PMID： 4586043 PMCID： PMC1587593 DOI： 10.1136/bmj.4.5890.456
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br Med J ISSN： 0007-1447