healys

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1. Heparinized vs Nonheparinzed saline in arterial lines

   healys replied to saranurse's topic in MICU

   Our hospital is considering switching from Heparinized flushes....to Normal Saline. I have only been able to find replacement of heparin with saline for peripheral line flushes only. Please let me know if Saline flushes for ALL lines is becoming more...

2. Flushing IV Question

   healys replied to netgeek's topic in Student Assist

   Just a note: Yes the patient will be fine, but never administer a medication (yes, Saline is a medication if it breaks the skin) unless YOU draw it up. That way you will never go wrong. In my state, I am not sure about others, it is illegal to give ...