A randomised clinical trial on heparin versus saline solution (NaCl 0,9%) in the maintenance of peripherical venous catheters

INTERVENTION: Trade Name: EPSODILAVE Pharmaceutical Form: Solution for infusion INN or Proposed INN: Heparin Concentration unit: IU international unit(s) Concentration type: equal Concentration number: 250‐ CONDITION: PVC flow maintenance ; MedDRA version: 6.1 Level: SOC Classification code 10047065 PRIMARY OUTCOME: Main Objective: Verify if periodical washing with heparin solution 100 U.I./ml can reduce PVC occlusion and prevent complications of thrombophlebitis rispect to a control group using saline solution. Primary end point(s): thrombophlebitis on site of catheter inserction; PVC occlusions Secondary Objective: Verify any possible effects of reduction of PVC occlusion induced by heparin on hospitalization. INCLUSION CRITERIA: PVC hospitalized patients Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18‐64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range