Incidence rate and the use of flushing in the prevention of obstructions of the peripheral venous catheter

Conclusion: flushing is a nursing care for the prevention of peripheral venous catheter obstruction, however, the nursing practices for its implementation are not uniform regarding the frequency and volume of the normal saline solution. The lack of a nursing protocol, the complexity and dependence of the patients, the workload and the number of nurses are factors that are capable of influencing the adherence to the flushing practice and, consequently, the incidence of peripheral venous catheter obstruction and patient safety and quality of care.
Source: Texto e Contexto - Enfermagem - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research