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1. Positive Pressure Valve on Peripheral IVs

   shawnmed replied to shawnmed's topic in Infusion

   Thanks, Bobnurse & Donna. Your insight is surely appreciated. I've downloaded a few articles online that addresses the CR-BSI. They problem is not only with positive pressure connectors. Its needleless systems altogether. A couple of reasons...

2. Positive Pressure Valve on Peripheral IVs

   shawnmed replied to shawnmed's topic in Infusion

   I appreciate your comments, BobNurse. Shawnmed

3. Positive Pressure Valve on Peripheral IVs

   shawnmed replied to shawnmed's topic in Infusion

   If you are using a positive pressure valve on central lines and peripherals, have you seen any decrease in catheter occlusions? Are there any benefits to using it on all the lines?

4. Positive Pressure Valve on Peripheral IVs

   shawnmed posted a topic in Infusion

   Is anyone out there using a Positive Pressure Valve on all your Central Lines as well as your Peripheral Lines? I heard from a nurse that a Positive Pressure Valve was not recommended for peripheral lines. I have not been able to find any documenta...

5. Clearlink vs. Interlink

   shawnmed replied to bjsmsn's topic in Infusion

   Increased infection rates have been a key problem with the Clearlink product. Facilities here in the NW have noticed a significant increase in infection rates after converting the the Clearlink. The valve is prone to poppet stickdowns and extreme b...