ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION: ADMINISTERING VIA SALINE LOCK

Course overview

A saline lock (SL) is a short external cannula with a needleless access port that is attached to a peripheral I.V. catheter. The patency of the I.V. catheter is maintained by flushing the SL using positive pressure; a continuous flow of fluid is not necessary to maintain patency. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to administer medication through an SL. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.