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How to Flush your Child's Midline Catheter

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 29, 2024.

What do I need to know about flushing my child's midline catheter?

Your child's healthcare provider will tell you how often to flush the catheter. He or she will also tell you how much saline to use to flush the catheter. Your child's provider will tell you if you also need to use heparin. Always flush your child's catheter before and after he or she gets medicine through it. If your child's catheter has more than one port, you will need to flush each port.

How do I flush my child's midline catheter?

Always flush with saline first, if you also use heparin.

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) for any of the following:

When should I seek immediate care?

When should I call my child's doctor?

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