Nurses at Queen's Hospital in Romford reintroduced the practice of flushing intravenous lines to prevent bacterial resistance, ensuring patients receive full antibiotic doses for faster recovery.
Head of anaesthetics Ruth Dando piloted the practice after discovering antibiotic under-dosing was contributing to drug resistance and delaying recovery, emphasizing the importance of giving patients the full dose every time.
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