Double-Chamber Syringe Versus Classical Syringes For Peripheral Intravenous Drug Administration And Catheter Flushing: A Study Protocol For A Randomised Controlled Trial
Abstract:Background: The prevention of catheter-related complications is nowadays an important topic of research. Flushing the catheters is considered an important clinical procedure in preventing malfunction and several complications such as phlebitis or infection. Considering the latest guidelines of the Infusion Nurses Society, the flushing involves a pre and post-drug administration, requiring different syringes (with associated overall increased times of preparation/administration of intravenous medication by nurs… Show more
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