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Pulsatile Flushing: A Review of the Literature.
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A critique of the current literature regarding pulsatile flushing compared with standard continuous flushing is presented here.Abstract:
Flushing is an essential strategy in maintaining patency of a central vascular access device. However, there is no standard practice regarding flushing techniques. Pulsatile flushing has been discussed in the past based on the principles of fluid dynamics. Recently, in vitro studies regarding pulsatile flushing have shed light on the usefulness of this technique. A critique of the current literature regarding pulsatile flushing compared with standard continuous flushing is presented here.read more
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Nurses' knowledge on routine care and maintenance of adult vascular access devices: A scoping review.
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Extending the interval of flushing procedures of totally implantable vascular access devices in cancer patients: It is time for a change
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Mechanism of pulsatile flushing technique for saline injection via a peripheral intravenous catheter.
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What do we know about flushing for intravenous catheter maintenance in hospitalized adults?
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A totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) abandoned for 5 years is re-accessed normally: A case report and literature review.
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