Normal Saline Push–Pause Advantage for Implanted Port Patency: A Comparative Study

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Normal saline, using the push-pause flush technique, appears as effective as heparin for port patency.
Among 538 patients, overall port occlusion rates were low, suggesting feasibility of using saline.
Cohort study assessed multiple demographics and interventions across five months to analyze outcomes.
Interim findings support further research on the long-term effects of saline as a locking solution.

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Cohort study assessed port occlusions in 538 patients, highlighting normal saline's potential safety as a locking solution.

Mueller et al. (2025) studied this question.

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