power source, and some need water added to them, but most operate
the same way: Armed with a one-way funnel, the devices contain a car-
bon-based mix that absorbs contents deposited from syringes, vials
and IV bags, deactivating the substances and making them non-retriev-
able for use. Even
though the devices
render substances
unusable, some manu-
facturers add ipecac
syrup to induce vomit-
ing in the event some-
one breaks into the
device and drinks the
discarded medica-
tions.
In addition to
injectable liquids,
tablets, capsules and
patches can be dis-
posed in the recepta-
cles. Ms. New says the
devices can be brack-
eted to every anesthe-
sia cart in your facili-
ty, so staff can conve-
niently squirt the med-
ications into the
devices.
Drug disposal
devices are fast
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