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Practical procedures like inserting urinary catheters,
central venous catheters, venipuncture and intra venous cannula
create an entry point for bacteria to enter blood circulation.
Peripheral venous cannula are the most frequently used device in
the hospitals. One in 8 patient (70%-80%) entering hospital is
treated via cannula.
Millions of venous cannulae are used universally, in UK 17.6
million ported cannulae are used every year. Since 1962 doctors
have been using these devices without properly evaluating the
consequence. The incidence of significant local or bloodstream
infection associated with peripheral venous cannula is said to be
higher than initially estimated.
The problem can be made worse by poor compliance with hand
cleaning and other hygienic practices by healthcare staff,
multiple punctures and using ported cannulae. We strongly feel
this significant local or bloodstream infection associated death
could be prevented if the healthcare professionals take adequate
care when they introduce a cannulae or catheters, especially in
emergency situations and stop using ported iv cannulae.
After years of campaign and warning politicians, one hospital
in UK has at last proved MRSA is directly associated with IV
Cannula. Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust, UK for
eliminating bacteraemia by taking meticulous care of insertion and
monitoring IV Cannula. Since the introduction of new policy last
November there have been no new cases of MRSA infections.
This figure covers all forms of MRSA, including
bloodstream infections (also known as bacteraemia) and wound
infections. This compares to 2007/08 when there was 11 reported
bloodstream infections.
Reference............
Modern healthcare employs many types of invasive devices to
help patients recover. Such devices bypass patients' natural
defenses against invading micro-organisms. Therefore, use of these
devices has been linked to infections of the lung, bloodstream,
and urinary tract.
Common practical procedures like introduction of Urinary
catheters, central venous catheters, venipuncture and intra venous
cannula create an entry point for bacteria to enter blood
circulation. Peripheral venous cannula are the most frequently
used device in the hospitals. One in 8 patient (70%-80%) entering
hospital is treated via cannula.
Millions of venous cannulae are used universally; in UK 17.5
million ported cannulae are used every year. Since 1962 doctors
have been using these devices without properly evaluating the
consequence. The incidence of significant local or bloodstream
infection associated with peripheral venous cannula is said to be
higher than initially estimated. 60% of these devices are
discarded due to failed cannulation. This result in contaminated
hospital waste which allow bacterial colonies to thrive in
hospital environment
The problem can be made worse by poor compliance with hand
cleaning and other hygienic practices by healthcare staff,
multiple punctures, and using ported cannulae. In one study, 60%
of doctors and nurses failed to was their hands properly before
performing a practical procedure. We strongly feel this
significant local or bloodstream infection associated death could
be prevented if the healthcare professionals take adequate care
when they introduce a cannulae or catheters, especially in
emergency situations.
CA-MRSA colonized in the hands of 1 in 3 health person. This is
often introduced through skin into bloodstream when performing any
practical procedures. We feel it is important to prevent entry of
MRSA through puncture sites and introducing MRSA into blood stream
during practical procedures.
Advice to Patients
Make sure
the skin is cleaned properly and left in place for 1-2 minutes. The
doctors or nurse must not touch the area repeatedly with their finger
after they introduce the needle tip through the skin. Demand straight
non-ported cannula for your safety
- Skin
Preparation before Injecting Needle through Skin
- Firmly swipe skin of patient using a fresh swab or soap and
water in circular fashion as shown in the diagram (please start
in the centre and always move outwards)
- Never go over the centre point after you clean
the peripheral area.
- Please repeat this process 2-3 times using
fresh new swab.
- Use the centre point to inject needle or
insert cannula
Reference & Links
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Overuse of antibiotics is creating stronger germs. Some
bacteria are already "resistant" to common antibiotics. When
bacteria become resistant to antibiotics, it is often harder and
more expensive to treat the infection. Losing the ability to treat
serious bacterial infections is a major threat to public health.
The bacteria is becoming stronger and stronger with the cell wall
becoming more harder to crack due to over enthusiastic use of
antiseptics, bactericidal detergents flooding the market.
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Bacteria has rapidly developed resistance to antiseptic &
antibacterial skin and hand cleaning solutions. Health care providers
are advising doctors and patients not to take antibiotics for coughs and
cold but this is unlikely to make any difference. Antibiotic Resistant
Bacteria have developed resistance since 1960s, they are getting
stronger and here to stay.
We are now ready to challenge major corporation and proud to present the "First
Safe Cannula with an Introducer".
Our mission is to help reduce introduction of infection, trauma to patients, stress to doctors and reduce needle stick injury to staff.
By reducing the cost of manufacture we hope this device will be help
reduce cost of providing best healthcare and reduce hospital stay of
patients.
We passionately believe
in reducing the number of people getting infected due to practical
procedures performed in hospitals and reducing contaminated hospital
waste. We could help some people getting infected. By reducing the
number of attempts taken to introduce cannula into a
vein must be drastically reduced to reduce hospital infections. Blaming
and shaming health care providers, prosecuting administrators will not
help us reduce this threat.
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