JOPHON CNE (2023 Jan-Feb) – Pilot Randomized Trial of a Three Times Weekly Heparin Flushing Intervention in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Cancer with Tunneled Central Venous Catheters

Course Description

This course contains 3 sections:

1. Article
2. Post-Test
3. Evaluation

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the importance of flushing techniques in maintaining TCVC patency.
• Summarize the evidence supporting the current flushing frequency of TCVCs in children/AYA with cancer.
• Describe the positive-pressure and push-pause flushing techniques.

Credits

Upon successful completion of this course, nurses will earn 1 CNE. There are no pharmacology hours associated with this activity.