Comparison of occlusion rates by flushing solutions for peripherally inserted central catheters with positive pressure Luer-activated devices.

L, Bowers; KG, Speroni; L, Jones; M, Atherton

doi:10.1097/01.nan.0000308542.90615.c2

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Comparison of occlusion rates by flushing solutions for peripherally inserted central catheters with positive pressure Luer-activated devices.

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Bowers L

Speroni KG

Jones L

Abstract

In this prospective, randomized study of 102 subjects with single-lumen peripherally inserted central catheters with positive pressure Luer-activated devices, 2 flushing solution groups were compared for their effect on occlusion rates. Of the 50 subjects randomly assigned to the normal saline group...

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