Microplastics, from 1 to 62 micrometers long, are present in filtered solutions in medical intravenous (IV) infusions. Study estimates that thousands of plastic particles could be delivered directly to a person’s bloodstream from a single 8.4-ounce (250-milliliter) bag of IV infusion fluid.
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American Chemical Society
Medical infusion bags can release microplastics, study shows
According to research published in the ACS partner journal Environment & Health, microplastics — particles from 1 to 62 micrometers long — are present in the filtered solutions used for medical intravenous (IV) infusions. The researchers estimate that thousands…
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