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Table 3 Survey responses from consultant anaesthetists regarding the use of Cannula P and I

From: Functional evaluation and practice survey to guide purchasing of intravenous cannulae

Question

n (%)

Have you used both Cannula P and I? (n = 17)

 

  Yes

16 (94%)

  No

1 (6%)

How does Cannula P compare to Cannula I? (n = 16)

 

  Significantly better

0 (0%)

  Better

0 (0%)

  No difference

0 (0%)

  Worse

7 (44%)

  Significantly worse

9 (56%)

What should we do? (n = 17)

 

  Use Cannula P over I

0 (0%)

  Use either Cannula P or I

1 (6%)

  Use Cannula I over P

13 (76%)

  Stop using both Cannula P and I

1 (6%)

  Stop using all safety cannulae

2 (12%)