Hi again. I am wondering what rate is used for KVO rates for both PIVs and CVCs/PICCs. When our patients finish their infusions in our outpatient clinics and have an time of observation afterwards (to watch for reactions) what rate should be used? Is a rate of 5 cc/hr fast enough for a PIV or a central line? If you have a specific rate you use, is there a justification for it such as a hospital policy or some type of emperical evidence? Thank you.
I saw a post from Lynn Hadaway from Tue, 05/15/2007 - 11:52. has anything chnaged sine 2007?
No, nothing new. Flow rate is not the only factor in catheter and vein patency.
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
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