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Complete PICC care and maintenance guide: dressing change technique (CHG dressing, TSM, step-by-step), SASH flushing protocol, daily assessment requirements, patient education, and safe PICC removal procedure.
Evidence-based guide to vascular access device flushing and locking: SASH protocol (Saline-Administer-Saline-Heparin), pulsatile flush technique, positive pressure locking, heparin vs saline evidence, flush volumes, and device-specific protocols.
Complete guide to the CLABSI maintenance bundle: scrub-the-hub technique, CHG-impregnated dressings, CHG daily bathing, needleless connector management, administration set change intervals, and daily necessity review and CDC guidelines.