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we use the 'vamp' system. it is a closed system you put in line when setting up the tubing. it enables you to draw off a waste, obtain sample and then return the 'waste'. its made by edwards life sciences. it is also needleless. it comes in an adult and pediatric size (basically different amts of waste pulled off) I think we lose less art line using this system. we stopped using heparin and papaverine in the flush bags and i think this had more of an impact on line patency.

I have been a nurse for 23 years and cannot believe our issues are any worse in any of these areas that any other career. My dad was in sales and was always entertaining for business, he and my mother would talk about the same issues you have raised for either the other company employees or the costumers. I also hear my husband, who works for a small company talk about who has hooked up, who sneaks whatever substance during the day. I think the difference is that in our field we frequently deal with such difficult things and have learned to share probably too much too easily...any thoughts.