Flushing of peripheral intravenous catheters: A pilot, factorial, randomised controlled trial of high versus low frequency and volume in paediatrics.

Tricia M KleidonSamantha KeoghJulie FlynnJessica SchultsGabor MihalaClaire M Rickard

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2019)

Trial feasibility proved challenging due to eligibility criteria, which could be improved with additional recruiting staff. Firm conclusions cannot be made based on this small sample, but flush volume may impact PIVC failure.

Keyphrases

study protocol
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
high dose
phase iii
open label
low dose