Release of foreign bodies (particles) by clinical use of intravenous infusion sets.

In clinical practice, stripping the plastic tubes of intravenous (i.v.) infusion sets with a scissor blade is a commonly used method for re-establishing flow in malfunctioning i.

Quality assurance in gastroenterology: the Telegastro project.

The goal of this Telegastro project is to improve standards of care in gastroenterology by establishing and circulating a 'consensus' view of several aspects of 'good practice' in specific areas of gastroenterology. The background for the study is described, followed by the detailed goals of the project and the modus operandi designed to achieve these goals. Finally, the problems of implementing such a package are discussed along with progress in the first 18 months and schedules for future activities.