Prescription only cannulae

May 10, 2008

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It has been reported by an NHS hospital that enforcing stricter requests for cannulation has dramatically reduced the incidence of MRSA bacteraemias. The Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust have started to have cannula insertions ‘prescribed’, in addition they ensure cannula sites are checked at least daily using a scorecard system.

“Winchester and Eastleigh Healthcare NHS Trust has reduced its rates of MRSA bacteraemia infection to zero after introducing a simple prescription technique which could have dramatic effects on infection rates if introduced across the NHS” statement from Louise Halfpenny. Click here for the full story.