The influence of heparin on intravenous infusions: a prospective study.
In a prospective study of 108 intravenous infusions a significant decrease was noted in the incidence of both cannula-related sepsis and cannula-related phlebitis in those patients on low dose (1000 units/1000 ml infusate) heparin given intravenously. A significant decrease in the incidence of cannula-related phlebitis was also noted in patients receiving subcutaneous low dose heparin (5000 units 8-hourly). This significant decrease may be due to inhibition of fibrin clot formation around the tip of the indwelling intravenous cannula.
D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011446:Prospective Studies
D006493:Heparin