We have recentlyconverted to the BARD Solo PICCs. I received a phone call from our discharge planner stating that the outpatient population is have many issues with clotted lines. Surprisingly we are not seeing this in the inpatient setting. I do realize that flushing practices are vitally important with these lines.Â
Is anyone else experiencing the same issue?
Do you have any information that you have found through experience about specific care issues with the Solo PICC?
Thank you,
We have experienced an increase in clotted lines with the Solo but we changed to an Alaris positive pressure cap at about the same time. I am thinking that the cap is involved in this problem and that we haven't completed the learning curve on how to flush correctly. Still working on that......
The PowerPICC SOLO catheter will accomodate any end cap connector whether negative, neutral, or positive displacement. PowerPICC SOLO instructions include disconnecting syringe while dispensing last 0.5ml of saline flush. This is positive pressure flushing, this back to basic flushing method on all types of lines wil not only allow the infusion valve of the SOLO to close without reflux, it will assist in maintaining PIV and central line patency as well (in my experience).
Hope this helps.
Timothy L. Creamer, RN
Clinical Specialist, Bard Access Systems
Florida Division
Timothy L. Creamer RN, CRNI
Clinical Specialist, Bard Access Systems
Florida Division
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