Hey guys,
Quick question regarding flushing IV lines with pre filled saline syringes.
Standard procedure here when an IV line isn't running is to attempt to flush it with 10cc of NS.
Assuming it isn't flushing due to a clot at the end of the catheter, is it possible to create a thromboembolism and potentially cause an MI, CVA, PE etc?
Thanks!
Quick question regarding flushing IV lines with pre filled saline syringes.
Standard procedure here when an IV line isn't running is to attempt to flush it with 10cc of NS.
Assuming it isn't flushing due to a clot at the end of the catheter, is it possible to create a thromboembolism and potentially cause an MI, CVA, PE etc?
Thanks!