8.5 Flushing a Saline Lock and Converting a Saline Lock to a …
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A saline lock (SL), also known as a heparin lock, is a peripheral intravenous cannula connected to extension tubing with a positive pressure cap (see Figure 8.7). This device allows easy access to the peripheral vein for intermittent IV fluids or medications (Perry, et al., 2014). The saline lock is flushed or filled with normal saline to prevent c... Author: Glynda Rees Doyle, Jodie Anita McCutcheon Published: Nov 23, 2015 Publish Year: 2015 Location: Victoria, B.C
A saline lock (SL), also known as a heparin lock, is a peripheral intravenous cannula connected to extension tubing with a positive pressure cap (see Figure 8.7). This device allows easy access to the peripheral vein for intermittent IV fluids or medications (Perry, et al., 2014). The saline lock is flushed or filled with normal saline to prevent c...
Author: Glynda Rees Doyle, Jodie Anita McCutcheon
Published: Nov 23, 2015
Publish Year: 2015
Location: Victoria, B.C
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