Flushing Peripheral and Central Lines

Flushing Peripheral and Central Lines

Catheter Type

Solution

Strength

Frequency

Peripheral Vascular Access Devices (VAD)

■ Peripheral IV line ■ Midline catheter

NS Heparin

N/A 10 U/mL

3 mL daily and p.r.n. 5 mL daily and p.r.n.

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC)

■ Groshong PICC ■ Per-Q-Cath (Pediatric VAD)

NS Heparin

N/A 10 U/mL

5 mL/lumen every 7 days and after each use 2.5 mL (child) or 0.5 mL (infant) q8h and after each use

Central Venous Catheters (CVC)

■ Valved-tip (no clamps) ■ Open-ended (clamps)

NS Heparin

N/A 10 U/mL

5 mL/lumen weekly and p.r.n. 5 mL daily and p.r.n.

Implanted Port Catheters

■ Groshong Port-A-Cath

Heparin

100 U/mL

5 mL daily and p.r.n..