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Can procedure time for paracentesis be optimized based on bottle selection?

William P Perry1, Joshua J Barrett2, Michelle Secic3

  • 1Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3808, Durham, NC, 27710, USA.

Abdominal Radiology (New York)
|March 30, 2021
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Plastic containers significantly reduce paracentesis procedure time compared to glass containers, offering substantial time savings per bottle. This finding can improve patient throughput and efficiency.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Paracentesis is a common medical procedure.
  • Traditional glass containers are often used for fluid collection during paracentesis.
  • Optimizing procedure time is crucial for patient throughput and healthcare efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if plastic containers can decrease the overall procedure time for paracentesis compared to glass containers.
  • To assess the impact of container material on fluid filling time during paracentesis.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized study comparing the filling time of glass and plastic containers for paracentesis fluid collection.
  • Utilized standardized sonographic screen captures to assess bottle filling times.
Keywords:
Health care policyOptimizationParacentesisValue-based care

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  • Included 43 patients randomized to either glass or plastic bottles, with viscosity analysis performed.

    • Main Results:

    • Plastic containers demonstrated a statistically significant lower average filling time (162.7 ± 53.3 s) compared to glass containers (212.2 ± 50.4 s).
    • Achieved a mean time saving of approximately 50 seconds per bottle with plastic containers.
    • Fluid viscosity did not significantly affect the results.

    Conclusions:

    • Plastic containers offer a significant time advantage over glass containers for paracentesis fluid collection.
    • The faster flow rate of plastic containers translates to practical benefits in procedure efficiency.
    • Adoption of plastic containers can lead to improved patient throughput, provider efficiency, and cost savings.