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I currently work for a facility who has a flushing policy for central lines as follows: PICC/Hickman flush SASH with 3ml saline and 3 ml of 100u/ml heparin with each use Implanted Ports- flush SASH with 5- 10ml saline and 5ml of 100u/ml heparin with each use With patients who have intermittent I.V.s ordered 4 to 6 times a day that is a lot of heparin, especially if the patient has bleeding concerns. What is the experience of everyone else with this? Do you flush the catheters less often with the heparin to decrease the total dosage of heparin used? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

Does anyone have an I.V. flow sheet that works well for them in the long-term care setting? I am a nurse consultant for a closed door pharmacy and I have some facilities that are looking for a new I.V. flow sheet. Not much out there for ideas. Thanks.