Normal Saline Versus Heparinized Solution Flush for Maintaining Patency of Peripheral Venous Catheters in Children
Status:
Suspended
Trial end date:
2016-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The aim of the study is to verify if the periodic flush with normal saline 0.9% NaCl causes a
longer or equal duration of patency of peripheral venous catheters, compared with heparin
solution 50 U / ml flush, in children from 2 years to 14 years. Only 22 and 24 gauge
catheters Will be included in the study.The study will assess in particular:
- the difference of permanence in situ of the device
- the difference in incidence of complications (in detail: obstruction, phlebitis,
thrombocytopenia, systemic anticoagulation)
- the difference in costs between use of saline normal saline 0.9% NaCl solution and
heparinized 50 U / ml.