Microbial contamination of syringes during preparation

December 5, 2010
American Journal of Health System Pharmacists

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Microbial contamination of syringes during preparation: The direct influence of environmental cleanliness and risk manipulations on end-product quality2.

“Of the 1,500 syringes prepared in three different environments, none produced within the cleanroom contained microorganisms, 6% were contaminated in the operating room and 16% were contaminated on the ward…”

2 Fortier, Christopher R., Guidry, Orin F. “Outsourced Pre-Filled Syringe System Conversion: An Assessment of OR IV Waste Reduction and Anesthesia Clinician Satisfaction”. 45th ASHP Mid Year Meeting Clinical Poster Session 5-114, December 2010.

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