Characteristics of observations
| UK wards | German wards | French ward | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC, data not collected. | ||||
| Observations | ||||
| Preparations | 299 | 425 | 100 | 824 |
| Administrations | 273 | 425 | 100 | 798 |
| Ward type mix | ||||
| General ward | 299 | 82 | 100 | 481 |
| Intensive care | 0 | 343 | 0 | 343 |
| Nurses | ||||
| Total number | 122 | NC | 22 | 144 |
| Registered (years) | 10.8 | NC | 8.9 | |
| Accredited for IV therapy (years) | 6.4 | NC | NC | |
| Type of intravenous products prepared | ||||
| Liquid into syringe | 58 | 271 | 2 | 332 |
| Liquid into bag | 13 | 73 | 25 | 111 |
| Powder into syringe | 95 | 30 | 1 | 126 |
| Powder into bag | 104 | 26 | 72 | 202 |
| Pharmacy or industry prepared | 29 | 25 | 0 | 54 |