Line flushing to prevent medicine loss after intravenous fluid therapy

This article has been double-blind peer reviewed

In this article…

• Overview of different infusion methods

• Why line flushing after administration of intravenous medicines is required

• Summary of new guidelines on post-infusion flushing

Abstract

There is a lack of standardised practice and national guidance to support flushing technique after administration of intravenous medicines. To help healthcare organisations review their practice and procedures to tackle underdosing due to non-flushing, the National Infusion and Vascular Access Society has updated its guidance on post-infusion flushing. This article summarises its key recommendations.