Catheter Maintenance

Flushing and Locking Vascular Access Devices: SASH Protocol and Evidence

Evidence-based guide to vascular access device flushing and locking: SASH protocol (Saline-Administer-Saline-Heparin), pulsatile flush technique, positive pressure locking, heparin vs saline evidence, flush volumes, and device-specific protocols.

CLABSI Maintenance Bundle: Post-Insertion Central Line Infection Prevention

Complete guide to the CLABSI maintenance bundle: scrub-the-hub technique, CHG-impregnated dressings, CHG daily bathing, needleless connector management, administration set change intervals, and daily necessity review per INS 2021 and CDC guidelines.