Intermittent heparin flushing protocols. A standardization issue.

B Fry

PubMed · 1608015

Intermittent heparin flushing protocols. A standardization issue.

Abstract

The intermittent intravenous lock is an expedient method for accomplishing periodic I.V. procedures. Unfortunately, the heparinized saline solution used to flush these catheters has not been standardized to any acceptable degree. In response to this lack of standardization, a nationwide survey was conducted to obtain a consensus that might lead to a recommendation of standards for heparin flushing protocols. This article presents the results of the survey and reviews literature regarding current flushing protocols.

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