It is recommended by the manufacturer to replace propofol tubing every 12 hours. Due to the COVID-19 related drug shortages, I am wondering if any facility has found information that supports extending this time frame?
Thank you,
Jim Galasso
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It is recommended by the manufacturer to replace propofol tubing every 12 hours. Due to the COVID-19 related drug shortages, I am wondering if any facility has found information that supports extending this time frame?
Thank you,
Jim Galasso