Effectiveness of heparin versus 0.9% saline solution in maintaining the permeability of central venous catheters: a systematic review

Abstract OBJECTIVE Determining which is the most effective solution (heparin flush compared to 0.9% saline flush) for reducing the risk of occlusions in central venous catheters (CVC) in adults. METHOD The systematic review followed the principles proposed by the Cochrane Handbook; critical analys...

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Main Authors: Eduardo José Ferreira dos Santos, Maria Madalena Jesus Cunha Nunes, Daniela Filipa Batista Cardoso, João Luís Alves Apóstolo, Paulo Joaquim Pina Queirós, Manuel Alves Rodrigues
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2015-12-01
Series:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0080-62342015000600995&lng=en&tlng=en