Flushing and Locking of Venous Catheters: Available Evidence and Evidence Deficit
Flushing and locking of intravenous catheters are thought to be essential in the prevention of occlusion. The clinical sign of an occlusion is catheter malfunction and flushing is strongly recommended to ensure a well-functioning catheter. Therefore fluid dynamics, flushing techniques, and sufficien...
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Main Author: | Godelieve Alice Goossens |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015-01-01
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Series: | Nursing Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/985686 |
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