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An interdisciplinary process change: conversion of PICC line capping from heparin to normal saline
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Publication Date
5-25-2016
Presentation Notes
Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 25, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.
Abstract
Conclusion: Normal saline has demonstrated historical non-inferiority to heparin for maintaining PICC patency when used as the capping solution with positive pressured caps. Similar results were found during our pilot.
Document Type
Poster
Citation Information
Colella A, Bodager B, Spexarth F, McDonough N, Kastenholz D. An interdisciplinary process change: conversion of PICC line capping from heparin to normal saline. Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 25, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.
Department of Pharmacy, Department of Radiology, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Nursing