We switched a couple of years ago. I think it was our Infection Control department that gave the nod and encouraged the change. Our IV-related infection rates have always been low, and there hasn't been an increase as a result of the increase tubing-life. However, tubing often gets changed before the 96 hours because we encourage new tubing with new IV sites. PIV sites don't always last 4 full days.
Aloha, Maria >>> "Clark, Colette" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 06/05/06 07:26AM >>> Last week I tried to post a question on the list serve and it took the question, but no replies, so I am trying again. Our hospital group is evaluating changing the peripheral tubings on IV's from 72 to 96 hours. If you are working in a hospital that currently uses a 96 hour change rate would you please post any thoughts that you might have on the process, any changes in infection rates that you may have seen or any studies that you have conducted. All information thankfully accepted. You may e-mail me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you prefer. Thanks, Colette Clark RN, IV Support Sacred Heart Medical Center. ___________________________________________________________ This message is intended solely for the use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable state and federal laws. If you are not the addressee, or are not authorized to receive for the intended addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, distribute, or disclose to anyone this message or the information contained herein. If you have received this message in error, immediately advise the sender by reply email and destroy this message. Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
