Effect of a Millipore Filter on Complications of Intravenous Infusions: A Prospective Clinical Trial. Issue 5890 (24th November 1973)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Collin, J.; Tweedle, D. E. F.; Venables, C. W.; Constable, F. L.; Johnston, Ivan D. A.
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 4:Issue 5890(1973)
• Page Start: 456
• Page End: 458
• Publication Date: 1973-11-24
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.4.5890.456
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : The Millipore filter unit has been advocated as a means of reducing the chance of bacteria entering the circulation during intravenous infusion. In a prospective study no significant reduction was obtained in the incidence of thrombophlebitis or in the bacterial contamination of cannulae. The unit was inconvenient to use and in-vitro and in-vivo studies showed reduced flow rates and frequent episodes of filter blockage. Its use was further restricted by the fact that blood and fat emulsions would not pass through it.