saline flush

noun

A method of clearing intravenous lines IVs, central lines or arterial lines of any medicine or other perishable liquids, by means of saline solution.

Meanings

nounsaline flush (plural saline flushes)

plural saline flushes

  1. medicineA method of clearing intravenous lines IVs, central lines or arterial lines of any medicine or other perishable liquids, by means of saline solution.
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