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Table 2 Pre-specified flushing and locking volumes

From: Chlorhexidine locking device for central line infection prevention in ICU patients: protocol for an open-label pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trial

Reference number

Full name

Common name

Flushing volume (mL)

Locking volume (mL)

MED-RX 10-1026

Minibore tubing with slide clamp, thinner lumen extension for peripheral IV

Normal saline lock extension (small bore)

3.0

0.5

MED-RX 10-114RL

Standard bore tubing with slide clamp, thicker lumen extension for peripheral IV

Normal saline lock extension (large bore)

3.0

1.0

Baxter JC 1946

Y-type extension set (1.8cc in total, 1.2cc per line)

Y-normal saline lock extension (per lumen)

3.0

1.0

ARROW SS-14703

ARROW multi-lumen central venous catheter

Triple lumen (per lumen)

10.0

0.5

ARROW SI-09880

ARROW percutaneous sheath introducer set

Cordis (side-arm lumen of introducer)

10.0

2.5

PICC lines

PICC lines

PICC line (per lumen)

20.0

0.5

ARROW CA-22122-F

ARROW temporary two-lumen hemodialysis catheter

Temporary hemodialysis catheter 12Fr (per lumen)

10.0

2.5a

MAHURKAR Elite 8888212216

Covidien MAHURKAR elite acute hemodialysis dual lumen catheter kit 13.5Fr

Acute dual lumen hemodialysis catheter 13.5Fr (per lumen)

10.0

2.5a

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