daisygrip Wipe Clean Hygienic Reusable Vein Box

Product Information

Mehmood Z, Mubeen SM, Afzal MS, Hussain Z. Potential risk of cross-infection by tourniquets: a need for effective control practices in Pakistan. Int J Prev Med. 2014;5:1119–24.

There was no obvious correlation between the number of blood sampling processes and the contamination level being in accordance with the study of Schulz-Stübner et al. where no correlation between the bacterial load and duration or frequency of use was noticed [ 5]. The number of blood sampling processes of this present study was similar to the range found in other studies [ 19]. Clinical Engagement– Engaging the right stakeholders was difficult initially, especially post-pandemic, this meant the start of the project took longer than expected, but it was critical the ‘right’ clinicians were engaged. The strap of the daisygrip tourniquet is made of silicon, making it particularly skin friendly. Pinching of the skin and loss of circulation to the arm is effectively prevented. Reduced Clinical Waste: By choosing the reusable Daisygrip, you can significantly reduce clinical waste, making it a sustainable and cost-effective option. In a first trial, new conventional and silicon tourniquets were used for blood sampling in one facility with strict guidelines for reprocessing (after each patient or not at all) for 1 day and tested for bacterial contamination. In a second trial, new tourniquets were used in four facilities while the mode and frequency of tourniquets’ reprocessing was defined individually by each facility. The number of treated patients, mode and frequency of reprocessing and other relevant handling measures were documented. Results

Downloads

Data showed that the ST carry less bacteria than the CT after 1 day of usage, though they were not more frequently processed. The effect was more pronounced in the second trial than in the first trial with strict recommendations of reprocessing. This might suggest that this effect is stronger in ‘real’ practice. As there were also different manifestations of the effect between the facilities of the second trial, it could be possible that the deviation of the preliminary trial is caused only by variation between different facilities. Brand Loyalty– Departments had been using the same brand of single use tourniquets for several years; ensuring the benefits were communicated, was a critical success factor in getting the trials initiated.

Golder M, Chan CLH, O’Shea S, Corbett K, Chrystie IL, French G. Potential risk of cross-infection during peripheral-venous access by contamination of tourniquets. Lancet. 2000;355:44. Kim JY, Ahn HJ, Lee EK, Chae HB. Anesthesiologist’s hand hygiene and disinfection of reusable rubber tourniquet with alcohol swabs before intravascular cannulation. Korean J Anesthesiol. 2014;67:S9–10. Sacar S, Turgut H, Kaleli I, Cevahir N, Asan A, Sacar M, et al. Poor hospital infection control practice in hand hygiene, glove utilization, and usage of tourniquets. Am J Infect Control. 2006;34:606–9.Skin-friendly Design: Daisygrip is gentle on the skin, preventing discomfort, pinching, or strangulation. The daisygrip ONE tourniquet is a sustainable solution in the field of venipuncture. Itcombines the positive properties of disposable and reusable products, as it can be used several times on the same patient without the risk of cross-contamination. A new one is used each time the patient is changed, minimizing the risk of infection from insufficiently disinfected reusable tourniquets. The simple closure makes it easy to put on, while the soft band ensures comfort and a good fit against the skin. Product details Although tourniquets are classified as non-critical medical devices, results show – together with benefits of faster and easier reprocessing – that silicone tourniquets can improve infection control of venous vascular access.