Are there any children's hospitals,  pediatric outpatient facilities or home care agencies that use 10 units/mL to flush ports when deaccessing? INS Flushing Protocol recommends 100 units/mL for monthly maintenance flush. Many facilities are using 10 units/mL when port is accessed for intermittant medications.  Are there any published studies on amount of heparin requried to maintain patency? Is 10 units/mL safe to use upon deaccess?  Any information is appreciated.
I am having this same debate...I want to switch to 10 units per ml (5ml) for our pts with ports that we accessing frequently and they are locked off. I want to stick with 100 units per ml (5 ml) for de-access and montly flush..would love to hear what others are doing and why!!!