The Use of 0.2 Micron Filter for All Intravenous Fluids in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Practice Change Project

Abstract

The Aim of this paper is to determine if the use of inline filter (0.2 Micron filter) is an evidence based practice, wither it has any positive impact on Decreasing CLABSI (Central Line Associated Blood-Stream Infection), Removing Large Particles or Air from line thus at the end prevent phlebitis and air embolism. This paper is benchmarking similar institutions practice, reviewing hospital’s policy requirements in this matter, reviewing literatures related to this practice and providing a clue about the annual coast of the use of this filter in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City –Abu Dhabi PICU.