title: Consider alternative technologies to maintain vascular access devices.
abstract: Investigate alternatives to heparin, such as valved infusion catheters and luer-activated positive fluid displacement valves.
authors.affiliation: ResourceNurse.com, Oceanside, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Kelli
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rosenthal
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D006493:Heparin