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: Flush lines regularly with 0.9% sodium chloride using a "pulsatile" or "stop-start" technique.
: Always use clean, closed systems to prevent blockages caused by pathogens or debris. 2. Gastroenterology (Patency Capsule Test) Patency capsule - patient instructions patency
refers to the state of being open, expanded, or unobstructed. In a medical context, it specifically describes the functional openness of a bodily passage (like an airway or blood vessel) or a medical device (like an IV catheter or stent). : Flush lines regularly with 0