Pulsatile Flushing: A Review of the Literature. Issue 1 (January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boord, Christina
• Is Part Of: Journal of infusion nursing. Volume 42:Issue 1(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-01
• Subjects: central vascular access devices -- CLABSIs -- flushing techniques -- occlusions -- pulsatile flushing -- push-pause-push flushing -- vascular access device; Infusion therapy -- Periodicals; Parenteral therapy -- Periodicals; Intubation -- Periodicals; Intravenous therapy -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; 615.6
• DOI: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000311
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1533-1458

Abstract

Abstract : Flushing is an essential strategy in maintaining patency of a central vascular access device. However, there is no standard practice regarding flushing techniques. Pulsatile flushing has been discussed in the past based on the principles of fluid dynamics. Recently, in vitro studies regarding pulsatile flushing have shed light on the usefulness of this technique. A critique of the current literature regarding pulsatile flushing compared with standard continuous flushing is presented here.