Re: Dialysis/Apherisis Catheters and Heparin

[Michael Drafz]

Hospital policy is 5000 units/ml,amount is the filling volume of the lumen. Nephrologists however can override it(we have contracted dialysis services), and they tend to order 1000 units/ml more recently.

Artie Hansford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Just taking a querie to see what  amount of heparin is being used for dialysis and apheresis catheters.  Are the amounts different depending upon the use of the catheter  (dialysis vs. apheresis?)?  What do you do if the catheter is used for both dialysis and apheresis...How much heparin is instilled?  Thank you very much!

Artie Hansford, RN, CRNI
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
PICC Services
350 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
510-204-3285 Phone/Pager
510-869-6690 Fax

Michael Drafz RN, OCN, CRNI

Clinical Lead Vascular Access Service

Sharp Memorial Hospital Metropolitan Campus

San Diego, California