I was in the hospital again recently, and I had three IV's, but only two were hooked-up to anything (Saline and Ativan, I think). The un-used one was just capped, and I heard the nurse mention something about a "hemocryque". Is that what it is, how do you spell it, what's it for, and why can't I find out anything about it online?
2006-10-20 23:03:40 · 3 answers · asked by DashRockwood 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
it was probably whats called a "heplock." You insert the cath, then put weak heparin solution in or flush it with saline and cap it, in case you need it again.
2006-10-21 02:39:51 · answer #1 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hematocrit is a measure of the % of red cells in the blood.
2006-10-21 01:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps this was used to administer intravenous medication without poking you with another needle.
2006-10-21 01:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋