Saline only flushes are quite possible ***if*** you are using a
technology stating saline only in their instructions for use. This
includes the catheters with integral valves such as Groshong and PASV
and several brands of needleless injection systems. Lynn
At 12:51 PM -0700 9/29/06, Nauman, Tanya wrote:
We are trialing PowerPICCs right now and several physicians have
approached me with their concern over the heparin flush required
by our flush policy for open-ended central catheters[10ml NaCl
and 2ml Heparin(100 units/ml) Q 8hrs when not in use and after
blood draws]. They would like us to change to Saline only flushes.
Have any of your hospitals or services gone to saline only flushing?
Do you know of any articles supporting this practice. I found one on
PubMed from Transfus. Sci June 1997...but that's it.
I reviewed the postings in the archives--just would like to get an
idea of how many hospitals are actually heparin-free as far as
Central line flushing.
We are using the MaxPlus cap. I've heard of a "neutral" pressure
cap, anyone using those?
Thanks so much
Tanya
I.V. Support
SHMC
Eugene, OR
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