Donna:
This makes a lot of sense. Do you have any studies regarding this? Would you be interested in doing one?
This makes a lot of sense. Do you have any studies regarding this? Would you be interested in doing one?
Leigh Ann
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Sent: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 20:06:37 -0500
Subject: RE: question for group new subject
We have used altepase for catheter infections, especially on peds patients. If a lot of blood is being drawn through the line, there is the risk of fibrin buildup within the catheter lumen, regardless of how carefully you flush. Using the altepase to "clean out" the lumen eliminates the breeding ground for the bacteria...works well
Donna Gordon
