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Possibility and Risk of Medication Vial Coring in Interventional Spine Procedures
Author(s) -
Kordi Ramin,
White Brian F.,
Kennedy David J.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pmandr
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.617
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1934-1563
pISSN - 1934-1482
DOI - 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.09.003
Subject(s) - coring , medicine , vial , surgery , chromatography , engineering , mechanical engineering , drilling , chemistry
When a needle is inserted into the stopper of a medication vial, small pieces of the stopper could be “cored” inside the bore of the needle, consequently aspirated, and then injected into the body. Reported coring rates vary from 3.1% to 97%. This article reviews the literature surrounding this topic and covers the rate of coring, its risk factors, and particle size, as well as prevention techniques to maximize safety during interventional procedures.