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[Perfusion and flow control, recommendations and issues].

Cindy Bourne¹, Christiane Bollon, Gilles Aulagner

¹Hôpital Henry Gabrielle, Groupement Hospitalier Sud, Hospices civils de Lyon, Saint-Genis-Laval.

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This study reflects on perfusion and flow control systems in a French hospital. Recommendations for flow regulators were issued and their impact on nursing practices was evaluated.

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Area of Science:

Medical Devices
Healthcare Management
Clinical Pharmacy

Context:

Hospices Civils, Lyon (69) in 2008.
A 3-year initiative involving pharmacists, central care directorate, and committees for drugs and sterile medical devices.

Purpose:

To reflect on perfusion and the utilization of flow control systems.
To issue recommendations for the use of flow regulators.
To evaluate the impact of these recommendations on nursing practices.

Summary:

Recommendations for flow regulator use were developed and disseminated.
A survey assessed nursing practices related to flow regulators 8 months post-distribution.

Impact:

Provides insights into the adoption and impact of flow control systems in clinical settings.
Highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in medical device management.
Offers a model for evaluating the effectiveness of clinical practice recommendations.