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There is a lack of standardised practice and national guidance to support flushing technique following administration of intravenous medicines. This article summarises new guidelines on post infusion flushing
Abstract
There is a lack of standardised practice and national guidance to support flushing technique after administration of intravenous medicines. To help healthcare organisations review their practice and procedures to tackle underdosing due to non-flushing, the National Infusion and Vascular Access Society has updated its guidance on post-infusion flushing. This article summarises its key recommendations.
Citation: Dix A (2021) Line flushing to prevent medicine loss after intravenous fluid therapy.
Nursing Times [online]; 117: 5, 22-23.
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