Author(s):
Sailaja Busi, Kalavathi, Sravana, Pooja Devi
Email(s):
sailaja.busi@sschrc.org
DOI:
10.52711/2349-2996.2023.00005 
Address:
Sailaja Busi1*, Kalavathi2, Sravana2, Pooja Devi2
1Nursing Superintendent, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Bengaluru, India.
2Nursing Services, Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Center, Bengaluru, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 13,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2023
ABSTRACT:
The cancer patients receives chemotherapy, infusions and transfusions as part of their treatment process and there the implication of techniques will make the importance. In most healthcare settings, short Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs) are a critical tool in the delivery of patient care. The flushing technique is a common practice that should allow to maintain the patency of the catheter and reduce the risk of aforementioned complications. Taking into the consideration of the importance of flushing practices in reducing the PIVC related complications, this study shows a high percentage of nurses that perform intravenous line flushing as their routine practice.
Cite this article:
Sailaja Busi, Kalavathi, Sravana, Pooja Devi. Nurses Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Flushing Practices: An Evidence- based Implication for Oncology Nursing Prcatice. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2023; 13(1):19-1. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2023.00005
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Sailaja Busi, Kalavathi, Sravana, Pooja Devi. Nurses Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Flushing Practices: An Evidence- based Implication for Oncology Nursing Prcatice. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2023; 13(1):19-1. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2023.00005 Available on: https://ajner.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2023-13-1-5
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