Patient Safety Alert: Confirming removal or flushing of lines and cannulae after procedures

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This directive alert has been issued on the need to confirm intravenous (IV) lines and cannulae have been effectively flushed or removed at the end of the procedure.

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Patient Safety Alert: Confirming removal or flushing of lines and cannulae after procedures

Patient Safety Alert: Confirming removal or flushing of lines and cannulae after procedures

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Kathryn recalls her personal experience of temporary paralysis and respiratory arrest after residual anaesthetic drugs were not flushed from her lines and cannulae following surgery.