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Ribeiro GDSR, Campos JF, Silva RCD. What do we know about flushing for intravenous catheter maintenance in hospitalized adults? Rev Bras Enferm 2022; 75:e20210418. [DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: to evidence the use of flushing to prevent complications from intravenous therapy. Methods: an integrative review in databases, using descriptors and selection criteria. Data were collected in 12 articles using an instrument and later classified, summarized and aggregated for knowledge synthesis. Results: it was evident that: the pre-filled syringe resulted in a lower occurrence of catheter obstruction; irregular flushing frequency caused advanced phlebitis; the use of Venous Arterial Blood Management Protection (VAMP) generated a lower incidence of blood infection; heparinized solution did not result in a lower central catheter failure rate; flushing volume and frequency were not predictors of catheter failure; flushing practice was not shown to be incorporated among professionals. Conclusion: there are disagreements about the volume, frequency, solution and devices used in flushing. New technologies can reduce complications such as obstruction and infection.
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