Observation on sterile effect of sterile adhesive tape on opened infusion bottle mouth / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the sterile effect of sterile adhesive tape on opened infusion bottle mouth. Methods From February to May, 2009, 400 infusion bottles were chosen and divided into the observation group and the control group with 200 bottles in each. The bottle mouth in the observation group was covered with sterile adhesive tape, while the control group used iodophor. The incidence of infusion reaction, disposable materials and time consuming of nurses were compared. Results No infusion reaction occurred in both groups. But disposable materials and time consuming was less in the observation group compared with the control group. Conclusions Application of sterile adhesive tape in sterilization of opened infusion bottle mouth is safe, reliable, simple and economic, it can save time and increase work efficiency of nurses.