Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7515676 | International Journal of Nursing Studies | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Flushing practices for vascular access device flushing appear to vary widely. Specific areas of practice that warrant further investigation include questions about the efficacy of heparin for central device flushing, increasing adherence to the recommended 10Â mL diameter syringe use, increased use of prefilled flush syringes, identifying and standardising optimal volumes and frequency of flushing, and improving documentation of flush orders and administration.
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Authors
Samantha Keogh, Julie Flynn, Nicole Marsh, Niall Higgins, Karen Davies, Claire M. Rickard,