Does an interaction exist between ketamine hydrochloride and Becton Dickinson syringes?

Journal: European journal of hospital pharmacy : science and practice
Published Date: Oct 12, 2016

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: An international alert from Becton Dickinson (BD) has noted the possibility of interaction between several molecules and some syringes. The Centralized IntraVenous Additives Service of the institution was using 3 mL BD syringes to store ketamine HCl. This study evaluated the interaction between ketamine and these syringes.

Authors

  • M Closset
    Medical Laboratory, CHU Dinant Godinne | UCL Namur, Yvoir, Belgium.
  • J D Hecq
    CHU UCL Namur, Yvoir, Belgium.
  • E Gonzalez
    Medical Laboratory, CHU Dinant Godinne | UCL Namur, Yvoir, Belgium.
  • B Bihin
    CHU UCL Namur, Yvoir, Belgium.
  • J Jamart
    CHU UCL Namur, Yvoir, Belgium.
  • L Galanti
    CHU UCL Namur, Yvoir, Belgium.

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