New Survey Highlights Nurses' Lack of Awareness About Health Risks with IV Bags

A recent survey conducted by The Nursing Beat in collaboration with B. Braun Medical Inc., a leading name in medical technology, has unveiled alarming insights concerning the knowledge of health risks among nurses in relation to IV bags. With the study sampling over 500 nurses across the United States, it has become apparent that many professionals on the front line of patient care lack crucial information regarding potential dangers posed by Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate (DEHP).

Key Findings of the Survey

The survey revealed that nearly 75% of the participating nurses were not aware that a significant proportion of IV bags used in hospitals contains DEHP. This substantiates a pressing knowledge gap, particularly considering that DEHP has been identified by the state of California as a harmful reproductive and developmental toxicant, as well as a potential carcinogen. This lack of awareness extends to over 70% of nurses who do not know that DEHP can leach into the solutions within IV bags, thereby entering the bloodstream of patients.

Tamara Al-Yassin, CEO of The Nursing Beat, emphasized the need for improved education and awareness in the nursing community. “While nurses are often on the front lines of patient care, it is clear that many are not fully informed about the potential health risks associated with IV bags containing DEHP and the safe alternatives that are available,