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Ann Thorac Surg 1977;23:534-538
© 1977 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Safety and Efficacy of Continuous Flush Systems for Arterial and Pulmonary Artery Catheters

Reed M. Gardner, Ph.D.*, Edward L. Bond, Ph.D., Justin S. Clark, Ph.D.

From the Department of Medical Biophysics and Computing, University of Utah, LDS Hospital, and Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT

Accepted for publication December 1, 1976.

* Address reprint requests to Prof. Gardner, LDS Hospital, 325 8th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84143

Air embolism and static pressure errors have been attributed to continuous infusion systems. Experiments show that the primary source of air bubbles in such a system is the drip chamber. A drip chamber that minimizes this problem was tested and is recommended. Pressure errors due to the flush system are shown to be clinically insignificant. Fast flushing through a central arterial catheter is shown to be a minimal hazard.






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