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[Use of ephedrine prefilled syringes reduces anesthesia costs].
- Source :
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Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation [Ann Fr Anesth Reanim] 2009 Mar; Vol. 28 (3), pp. 211-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Mar 10. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the consumption and cost of ephedrine in parturients with respect to two packagings: ampoules and prefilled syringes.<br />Study Design: Prospective observational study in a French university obstetrical unit.<br />Patients and Methods: Assessing the consumption and cost of ephedrine during two consecutive periods of 14 days: use of ampoules for period 1 (P1) versus use of prefilled syringes for period 2 (P2). Consumption was daily evaluated. The costs (ampoules and consumable supplies for P1 and prefilled syringes for P2) were calculated on the basis of the price list given by our institutional pharmacy. The number of parturients and the anaesthetic techniques which were performed were prospectively recorded.<br />Results: One hundred and thirteen parturients were managed for the present study. The number of parturients and the anaesthetic care were similar between the two periods. In contrast, 155 ampoules were used for P1 versus 45 prefilled syringes for P2 (p<0.0001). The cost per parturient was 3.1 euro for P1 versus 2.6 euro for P2, i.e. 0.5 euro was saved for each parturient.<br />Conclusion: The results of the present study show that the use of prefilled syringes reduces significantly the wastage of ephedrine, allowing subsequent cost minimization in obstetrical anaesthesia.
- Subjects :
- Adrenergic Agents economics
Adrenergic Agents therapeutic use
Adult
Analgesia, Epidural adverse effects
Analgesia, Epidural economics
Analgesia, Obstetrical adverse effects
Anesthesia, Epidural adverse effects
Anesthesia, Epidural economics
Anesthesia, Obstetrical adverse effects
Anesthesia, Spinal adverse effects
Anesthesia, Spinal economics
Anesthetics, Local adverse effects
Cesarean Section
Cost Savings
Drug Packaging
Ephedrine economics
Ephedrine therapeutic use
Female
France
Hospitals, University economics
Hospitals, University statistics & numerical data
Humans
Hypotension economics
Hypotension etiology
Obstetric Labor Complications economics
Obstetric Labor Complications etiology
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital statistics & numerical data
Pregnancy
Prospective Studies
Adrenergic Agents administration & dosage
Anesthesia, Obstetrical economics
Drug Costs statistics & numerical data
Ephedrine administration & dosage
Hypotension drug therapy
Obstetric Labor Complications drug therapy
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital economics
Syringes economics
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 1769-6623
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Annales francaises d'anesthesie et de reanimation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19278808
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annfar.2008.12.004