Text Box: " METAL BOWLS AND LINEN? "
CRAZE N.D.
Royal Children¡¯s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

Objective:  To compare disposable customised packs and conventional metal bowls and linen used in the Digital Subtraction Angiography Suite (DSA) at The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.
Methods: i. Conduct cost analysis comparing both set-up designs.
ii. Design a customised pack suitable for paediatric angiography procedures. iii. Undertake a staff satisfaction survey using questionnaires.
Results: Data supports the utilisation of disposable customised packs. Positive outcomes, for nurses working in this area, include; the set up for cases is easier and requires less time, therefore lead apparel is worn for a shorter period of time. There are less sterile items to open thereby decreasing the risk of decontamination. Cost effectiveness and a  ¡®Just in time¡¯ delivery service from the supplier contribute to it. There is a reduction in the amount of waste.
Conclusion: Disposable customised packs have proven to be beneficial and cost effective, for use in the paediatric DSA. The nurses are committed to ongoing evaluation and improvement of this product.
In addition, used products are able to be recycled in support of The Royal Children's Hospital International Program in assisting developing countries, such as Mongolia and Vietnam.
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