A saline lock (SL), also known as a heparin lock, is a peripheral intravenous cannula connected to extension tubing with a positive pressure cap (see Figure 8.7). This device allows easy access …

A saline lock is a thin, flexible tube placed in a vein (called an intravenous, or I.V., line) in your hand or arm. It sticks out a few inches. The lock is used when you may need to get medicines …

Jun 24, 2025 · If you have an IV in your arm or hand but are not hooked up to tubes and receiving fluids, then you likely have a saline lock. Saline does not contain medications, but it maintains …

A saline lock, sometimes called an intermittent infusion device, provides a temporary, capped access point into a peripheral vein. This device allows medical staff to administer medication …

What Is a Saline Lock? A saline lock is an IV catheter that is placed into a vein to maintain constant access to the bloodstream. A saline lock IV allows a medical provider to administer …

A saline lock is a small IV catheter placed in a vein, allowing quick access for medications without continuous fluid infusion. It provides intermittent access, reducing the need for repeated …

Nov 9, 2025 · A saline lock provides intermittent IV access without a continuous drip. Learn how does a saline lock work, its key components, and how it improves patient comfort and mobility.

This video goes over the care and assessment of a saline lock. Patency checks are a vital component of our safety checks for patient care.

Jun 13, 2024 · The saline lock (formerly known as a hep lock) is an under-utilized tool in labor that can allow you the safety of having an IV with it’s less-restrictive nature.

Sep 17, 2025 · One such common, yet often misunderstood, element of your hospital childbirth experience is the saline lock. What exactly is this small device, and why is it so crucial during …