An interdisciplinary process change: conversion of PICC line capping from heparin to normal saline

Authors

Angela Colella, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Brandon Bodager, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Frank C Spexarth, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Natalie McDonough, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Deb Kastenholz, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Colella A, Bodager B, Spexarth F, McDonough N, Kastenholz D. An interdisciplinary process change: conversion of PICC line capping from heparin to normal saline. Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 25, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.

Affiliations

Department of Pharmacy, Department of Radiology, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Nursing

Presentation Notes

Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 25, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.

Abstract

Conclusion: Normal saline has demonstrated historical non-inferiority to heparin for maintaining PICC patency when used as the capping solution with positive pressured caps. Similar results were found during our pilot.

Document Type

Poster