Flushing intravenous tubing post administration of medications: clinical evidence and guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32014000828
English
Authors' recommendations:
No relevant health technology assessments, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, non-randomized studies, or evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding for flushing of intravenous lines post infusion of antibiotics or other medications diluted in volumes of 50 mL or 100 mL compared with not flushing intravenous lines.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2014
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/feb-2014/RA0657%20Flushing%20IV%20Lines%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Flushing
- Administration, Intravenous
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
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Contact Email:
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Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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