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gsanders
Heparin Shortage

I was just informed by our pharmacy that we are going to be running out of heparin flushes for Ports due to a recall. Wondering if anyone else is running into this. Wondering what else we can do? Just saline flushes? Help!

lynncrni
Yes, just saline but make

Yes, just saline but make sure the correct flush-clamp-disconnect technique is being used for the type of needleless connector(s) in your facility. Technique may be more important than solution. When removing the access needle to lock the port, make sure a positive pressure flushing technique is used as needle withdrawal can cause reflux. Many other solutions have been used in other countries.  alternative locking solutions are not available in the USA in a prefilled syringe. That means compounding pharmacies must supply prefilled syringes that are filled in their pharmacy. 

Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI

Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.

PO Box 10

Milner, GA 30257

Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com

Office Phone 770-358-7861

gsanders
Thank you Lynn!

Thank you Lynn!

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