Review of Current Knowledge of Plastic Intravenous Fluid Containers
- 1 April 1977
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
- Vol. 34 (4) , 357-362
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/34.4.357
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.Keywords
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