No. BAVAN survey in the late 80's showed that 40% of hospitals used 100
units/ml concentration 3 mls. , but that meant 60% used other volumes and
concentrations. I've never seen an outcome study looking at the best
concentration, volume and frequency to maintain catheter patency.
Nadine Nakazawa
From: "Scott Gilbert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Heparin flushing
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:56:49 -1000
Are there any references for any concentrations or volumes for Heparin
"instillations" or "flush" to maintain patency for PICC or other
CVC...anywhere? INS? ONS? NANN? CDC? FDA? LITE? AVA? Pharmacists??
Literature search reveals very very little....on concentrations and volume
efficacy.
Scott
