Multiple Sterile Withdrawals from Iohexol Bottles Does Not Increase Contamination Risk

CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that single-use 300 iohexol bottles may be reusable and that the contrast media is mildly antimicrobial, but not enough to retard contamination. In setting of shortages, contrast media bottles can safely be reused. This is valuable for conserving resources and limiting unnecessary health care-associated costs.PMID:37535776

Source: Pain Physician - August 3, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Caroline Purtill Manraj Dhesi Daniel Haber Nicholas D Antonio Noreen J Hickok Jeremy I Simon Source Type: research