Quick Question #5, May 2004

The quick question for May was answered by 220 ASORN members from 42 different states with the following results:

1. When do you consider dilating drops used in your office/clinic outdated (provided the dropper tip was not contaminated during use)?

1. Expiration date on the bottle 47%
2. 30 days after opening 38%
3. Other 15%

Among the “Other” responses were

• use a fresh bottle on each patient/use “minims” for individual use/pledgets
• discard at the end of each day
• one week after opening
• two weeks after opening
• 60 days after opening
• 90 days after opening
• 6 months after opening
• until the bottle is empty

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What best describes your position?

1. Manager 52%
2. Non-manager 48%

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What best describes your practice setting?

1. Private practice 71%
2. University 29%

 

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