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Management of arterial lines and blood sampling in intensive care: a threat to patient safety.

January 8, 2014

Leslie RA, Gouldson S, Habib N, et al. Anaesthesia. 2013;68(11).

This survey of intensive care units (ICUs) in the United Kingdom revealed that recommendations for safe arterial line management have been variably implemented. The use of the wrong fluid as a flush was reported in 30% of ICUs and a further 30% in other hospital units.

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