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Infection hazards of intravenous infusions: (1) Peripheral lines
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Book reviews
I found the improved indexing, the changed format in which prescribing notes and description of the preparations are kept together and the increased range of substances dealt with, a great improvement. The increased information particularly on ephemeral subjects, such as price, will necessitate the editors keeping to their stated policy of more frequent editions. My only reservation is whether sections such as those on adverse reactions and prescribing in renal and liver disease are of any use, given the degree of condensation required. The section on poisoning is so short and idiosyncratic in content that it is certainly not worth the space given it: However these are minor points. The Joint Formulary Committee are to be congratulated on producing a much improved and useful new edition. I am sure it will help to improve prescribing habits. N. Wright
Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham 18
Infection Hazards of Intravenous Infusions: (I) Peripheral Lines. ICNA Audio-Visual Series. London, Hamblin Learning Systems Ltd. Seventy-two slides, with about 24 min of cassette-taped commentary. Price, standard version 460 + E9VAT (A61 outside U.K.), (glass-mounted slides), or economy version L48 + L7.20 VAT (E49 outside U.K.), (slides in light mounts). Available with silent or audible pulses for slide change. This audio-visual presentation covers the extra-corporeal part of intravenous therapy, stopping at the point of the penetration of the skin. A later one is planned which will discuss the intravascular portion of the system, and the special problems of total parenteral nutrition. The first 42 slides and 15 min of commentary comprise an introduction to the subject, identifying and defining the microbiological hazards associated with intravenous fluids, and the apparatus which delivers them. The next 19 slides and 53 min describe the setting up and subsequent care of the system, and the presentation ends with 11 slides and 3 min of commentary on the investigation of reactions and the use of specialist intravenous infusion teams. The entire presentation is well thought out, and its content generally accurate, representing fairly the current position on contentious points. The production is technically excellent, and the commentary well spoken. It will be a useful adjunct to the teaching of medical and nursing staff in an area of health care which is too often sadly neglected. It is available for purchase from Hamblin Learning Systems, 5 Bywell Place, London, WlP 3FB, or in some cases on loan through the Infection Control Nurses’ Association. P. D. Meers Division of Hospital Infection, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale, London NW9 5HT
Book reviews
I found the improved indexing, the changed format in which prescribing notes and description of the preparations are kept together and the increased range of substances dealt with, a great improvement. The increased information particularly on ephemeral subjects, such as price, will necessitate the editors keeping to their stated policy of more frequent editions. My only reservation is whether sections such as those on adverse reactions and prescribing in renal and liver disease are of any use, given the degree of condensation required. The section on poisoning is so short and idiosyncratic in content that it is certainly not worth the space given it: However these are minor points. The Joint Formulary Committee are to be congratulated on producing a much improved and useful new edition. I am sure it will help to improve prescribing habits. N. Wright
Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham 18
Infection Hazards of Intravenous Infusions: (I) Peripheral Lines. ICNA Audio-Visual Series. London, Hamblin Learning Systems Ltd. Seventy-two slides, with about 24 min of cassette-taped commentary. Price, standard version 460 + E9VAT (A61 outside U.K.), (glass-mounted slides), or economy version L48 + L7.20 VAT (E49 outside U.K.), (slides in light mounts). Available with silent or audible pulses for slide change. This audio-visual presentation covers the extra-corporeal part of intravenous therapy, stopping at the point of the penetration of the skin. A later one is planned which will discuss the intravascular portion of the system, and the special problems of total parenteral nutrition. The first 42 slides and 15 min of commentary comprise an introduction to the subject, identifying and defining the microbiological hazards associated with intravenous fluids, and the apparatus which delivers them. The next 19 slides and 53 min describe the setting up and subsequent care of the system, and the presentation ends with 11 slides and 3 min of commentary on the investigation of reactions and the use of specialist intravenous infusion teams. The entire presentation is well thought out, and its content generally accurate, representing fairly the current position on contentious points. The production is technically excellent, and the commentary well spoken. It will be a useful adjunct to the teaching of medical and nursing staff in an area of health care which is too often sadly neglected. It is available for purchase from Hamblin Learning Systems, 5 Bywell Place, London, WlP 3FB, or in some cases on loan through the Infection Control Nurses’ Association. P. D. Meers Division of Hospital Infection, Central Public Health Laboratory, Colindale, London NW9 5HT