title: Maintaining patency with packed red blood cell infusions: comparison of IV normal saline infusion vs. normal saline syringe method.
abstract: As blood products are being used more judiciously, registered nurses need to develop practices to facilitate the effective administration of these products. The study results suggest both the syringe push method and the continuous infusion method of normal saline provide adequate line patency during packed red blood cell infusions through peripheral catheters.
authors.affiliation: University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
authors.forename: Kimberly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Elgin
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cozzi
authors.forename: Mary Ann
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Fowler
authors.forename: Shirley A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Perry
authors.forename: M Suzanna
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Mark R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Conaway
authors.forename: Beth Ann D
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Quatrara
authors.forename: Suzanne M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Burns
mesh_terms: D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000295:instrumentation; D004868:Equipment Failure; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013594:Syringes
chemical_list: D012965:Sodium Chloride