Journal article
Heparin versus 0.9% sodium chloride intermittent flushing for prevention of occlusion in central venous catheters in adults.
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BACKGROUND: Heparin intermittent flushing is a standard practice in the maintenance of patency in central venous catheters. However, we could find no systematic review examining its effectiveness and safety. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of intermittent flushing with heparin versus 0.9% sodium chloride (normal saline) solution in adults with central venous catheters in terms of prevention of occlusion and overall benefits versus harms. SEARCH METHODS: The Cochrane Peripheral Vascula...
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- Journal:
- Cochrane database of systematic reviews
- Volume:
- 10
- Pages:
- CD008462
- Publication date:
- 2014-01-01
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- EISSN:
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1469-493X
- Source identifiers:
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487288
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- English
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- pubs:487288
- Deposit date:
- 2014-10-23
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- 2014
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