Effects of low-dose heparin on failure of intravenous infusions in children

Objective: ermine if a dextrose-saline solution manufactured under commercial conditions and containing 1 IU per ml of heparin prolongs the use of infusion sites in children. : -blind randomized trial. ts: children in a medical ward. e Measures: e of infusion sites from phlebitis and/or extravasation. ention: on of use of infusion sites was calculated to the nearest hour. tics: iate survival analysis. s: dian time to failure when solutions contained the heparin (97 hours) was significantly increased (p<0.0001) compared with control solutions (43 hours). sions: solutions containing low-dose heparin is recommended for children who might have problems with venous access.