Tiny Plastic Troubles: Hidden Nanoplastics in Hospital IVs
Plastic particles, too small to see, might be sneaking into hospital IVs. These tiny bits, called nanoplastics, come from the plastic bags and tubes used for infusions. Scientists have known about bigger plastic bits in IVs, but these nanoplastics are a newer concern. They are hard to detect and measure accurately. A recent study looked at three different brands of ...