Heparin flushing of peripherally placed central venous catheters

Muggli E
Record ID 32003000622
English
Authors' objectives:

This aim of this critical appraisal was to assess whether there is evidence that flushing long-term intravenous access devices with heparin is more effective than flushing with normal saline, and if so, what strength heparin is indicated.

Authors' methods: Critical appraisal
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2002
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Australia
MeSH Terms
  • Catheterization
  • Heparin
Contact
Organisation Name: Centre for Clinical Effectiveness
Contact Address: Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Block E, Monash Medical Centre, Locked Bag 29, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia. Tel: +61 3 9594 7505; Fax: +61 3 9594 7552.
Contact Name: cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Contact Email: cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Copyright: Centre for Clinical Effectiveness (CCE)
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