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Aerobic Bacterial Culture of Used Intravenous Fluid Bags Intended for Use as Urine Collection Reservoirs

From the Department of Clinical Sciences (Campbell), Veterinary Medical Center, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523 and Banfield Pet Hospital (Barrett), 2982 Iris Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80301.

Numerous studies have shown a relationship between indwelling urinary catheters and bacterial urinary tract infection. Some veterinary hospitals utilize stored, used intravenous (IV) fluid bags as part of the urine collection system. The authors cultured 95 such bags to see if they were potential sources of bacterial contamination. Forty-two unused IV bags were emptied of their contents for use as controls. Results indicated no aerobic bacterial growth in either group. The authors conclude that properly stored, used IV bags are unlikely sources of aerobic bacterial contamination when used in a urine collection system.