We have recently switched to flolink for our central lines, and interlink for our peripherals. Prior to the switch we used clave caps even for our peripherals, so the switch to interlink has been hard for the staff because you need the blunt cannula to access and the "alligator" clip. So if the staff is used to a valve for peripherals the clear link is the way to go. Education is a huge component when switching to the flolink, due to the fact that priming it properly is a key issue. The staff here were not priming properly which caused a lot of PICC's to lose the ability to draw back. Had Baxter come in and in service again and hopefully that will help and I won't have to tPA so much.
Michelle Hansen, RN Northeast Baptist PICC Nurse office 297-2422 pager 235-9779 This email and any files transmitted with it may contain information that is PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL. It is the property of the Baptist Health System and is intended only for the use of the intended recipient. If you have received this email in error, do not disseminate, distribute, forward, print or copy this email or any of its' attachments. Immediately destroy/purge the email and all attachments and notify the sender by reply of email. Any misuse/abuse may result in disciplinary action and/or legal liability. Unauthorized interception of this email is a violation of federal law.
