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. 2024 Jan;52(1):3000605231222231.
doi: 10.1177/03000605231222231.

Statistical analysis of the storage time of finished product infusion

Zhang Yuhan  1 , Yi Qingqing  2 , Cao Zhihui  1 , Meng Yongjun  1 , Jiang Guowei  1
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Statistical analysis of the storage time of finished product infusion

Zhang Yuhan et al. J Int Med Res. 2024 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: This retrospective study determined the storage time of finished infusion in each hospital ward and assessed whether the storage time of finished infusion was within an acceptable range.

Methods: The research object was the finished infusion (one bag of infusion with only one drug) that is centrally dosed at the Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Service (PIVAS) of Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences. We used an automatic scanner to assess the placement time of finished infusion products in various wards of the hospital. We classified the drugs used in various wards, analyzed whether their placement times were reasonable, assessed the reasons for unreasonable placement times, and took intervention measures. Similarly, the storage time of finished infusion was deemed reasonable or unreasonable, the reasons for unreasonable storage times were analyzed, and intervention measures were taken.

Results: In September 2021, the proportion of infusions stored for an unreasonable time was 12.69%, a decrease of 5.37% compared with August 2021, indicating the effectiveness of intervention measures.

Conclusion: By using statistical analysis and intervention measures, our PIVAS improved the standardized use of finished infusion products and ensured the safety of medication for patients.

Keywords: Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Service; finished infusion; hospital ward; intravenous medicine; placement time; quality; storage time.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of conflicting interestsThe authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Comparison of storage time of finished infusion before the intervention. The blue area represents the average residence time at the PIVAS before the intervention, whereas the red area represents the average delivery time before the intervention. PIVAS, Pharmacy Intervention Admixture Service.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Comparison of storage time of finished infusion after the intervention. The blue area represents the mean residence time at the PIVAS after the intervention, whereas the red area represents the average delivery time after the intervention. PIVAS, Pharmacy Intervention Admixture Service.
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