title: Improving practice through research: the case of heparin vs. saline for peripheral intermittent infusion devices.
abstract: Peripheral intermittent infusion devices are commonly used to administer periodic doses of medications to adults and children. Research findings provide a strong base for changing practice to using saline instead of heparin to flush these devices in children over 28 days old and in adults. This research-based change in practice will enhance the quality of care that patients receive and decrease the costs of their care.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Goode
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kleiber
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Titler
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Small
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rakel
authors.forename: V M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Steelman
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Buckwalter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000451:nursing*; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D012965:Sodium Chloride; D006493:Heparin