Heparin versus 0.9% sodium chloride intermittent flushing for preventing occlusion in newborns with peripherally inserted central catheters: A systematic review protocol.

<h4>Background</h4>Mechanical factors are primary complications that justify early removal of a peripherally inserted central catheter, and thrombotic catheter occlusion is the most critical mechanical complication associated with loss of device functionality. Studies have investigated t...

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Main Authors: Alice Passos do Nascimento, Kleyton Santos de Medeiros, Ana Paula Ferreira Costa, Ayane Cristine Sarmento, Giovanna Karinny Pereira Cruz, Ana Katherine Gonçalves, Nilba Lima de Souza, Maria de Lourdes Costa da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278068