PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for April, 2001: Re: Heparin Lock

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Re: Heparin Lock

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 14 Apr 2001 17:39:11 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 14 Apr 2001, Cherine wrote: >
>Can someone please describe/explain a heparin lock to me. I have
>searched the archives and I still don't understand exactly how this
>differs from an IV. I tested positive for Group B Strep so I will need
>antibiotics during labor and was told I could have a hep lock.
>
>After the antibiotics are administered, is there still something
>connected to my arm (a needle) or is there nothing after the
>antibiotics?

You will need antibiotics every four hours you are in active labor (after you dialte to a 4). For me that meant 2 doses. They leave the catheter (needle) in your arm when you're not receiving the antibiotics. It is taped down pretty securely and you really don't feel it. If you just have the hep lock and no IV fluids then you're completely mobile--you just have a needle attached to your arm.

FWIW--if you have an epidural, you have to have a constant IV, if your hospital is anything like mine. Good Luck!!

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Amy
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>Cherine
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