Line entanglementSpaghetti Syndrome — Lines,
Spaghetti Syndrome — Lines,
Tubes & Cables
Line sprawl around the patient zone is so common it has a nickname. Entangled cords are normalized until an incident forces the question - visual standards and cable zoning are what keep the tangle from growing back.
3 problems | 15 field photos
Mumbai, India1 / 5
Tangled Lines & Cords
Crossing cables, tubing, suction lines, and monitoring wires can obstruct movement, delay access, and increase snag or disconnection risk.
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Piggyback IV Line Complexity
Multiple infusions and piggyback connections can make IV lines difficult to trace, increasing delay, confusion, and medication-delivery risk.
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Mexico City, Mexico1 / 4
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Cape Town, South Africa1 / 6
ICU Cable & Line Accumulation
Long ICU stays allow monitors, pumps, ventilators, drains, and cables to accumulate into complex pathways that complicate turning, transport, and urgent access.
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Slip, Trip & Fall Risk
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