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Does the use of hydrochloric acid damage silicone rubber central venous catheters?
- Source :
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JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition [JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr] 1995 Sep-Oct; Vol. 19 (5), pp. 407-9. - Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- Background: Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is commonly used to clear obstructions in central venous catheters (CVC).<br />Methods: To determine if HCl adversely affects the integrity of a CVC we infused 0.1 N HCl daily into CVC in vitro. At weekly intervals sections of the CVC were removed and examined using scanning electron microscopy.<br />Results: Over 8 weeks, no damage to the CVC was visible.<br />Conclusions: HCl administration poses no threat to the structural integrity of a CVC.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0148-6071
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8577021
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607195019005407