Cancer nursing
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Heparin solution is routinely used to maintain the patency of infusion devices. Literature supports the alternative use of normal saline solution for flushing and locking intravenous infusion devices especially for pediatric patients. There is uncertainty regarding safety and efficacy of this policy for intermittent locking of implanted ports. ⋯ Switching from heparinized solution to normal saline for catheter intermittent lock of ports seems a safe procedure.