MedComp PRO-PICC CT Bedienungsanleitung Seite 8

and may be necessary based on patient status or use of alternative flushing and
locking techniques.
INJECTION CAPS – Injection cap(s) or needleless access port(s) should be
changed per institutional policy. If using the supplied needleless access port(s),
DO NOT exceed 100 actuations.
OCCLUDED/PARTIALLY OCCLUDED CATHETER
• I f resistance is encountered to aspirating or flushing, the lumen may be partially
or completely occluded.
Warning: DO NOT flush against resistance.
• I f the lumen will neither aspirate nor flush, and it has been determined that the
catheter is occluded with blood, follow institutional declotting procedure.
INFECTION
Caution: Due to risk of exposure to HIV or other blood borne pathogens, health
care professionals should always use Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
in the care of all patients.
• Sterile technique should always be strictly adhered to.
• C linically recognized infection should be treated promptly per institutional
policy.
Warning: Only a clinician familiar with the appropriate techniques should attempt
the following procedures.
Caution: Always review facility protocol, potential complications and their treat-
ment, warnings, and precautions prior to catheter removal.
1. Wash hands, gather equipment.
2. R emove old dressing and inspect insertion site for redness, tenderness,and
drainage.
3. G rasp catheter near insertion site and using a slow steady motion, remove
catheter from vein.
4. I f resistance is felt – STOP. Retape the catheter and apply a warm compress to
the extremity for 20-30 minutes.
5. R esume removal procedure. If further difficulty is encountered, follow institu-
tional policy for further intervention.
6. A pply pressure, if necessary, until bleeding stops and dress site following insti-
tutional policy.
Note: Inspect catheter and measure length. It must be equal to baseline measure-
ment taken when the catheter was inserted.
Medcomp WARRANTS THAT THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED
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ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS. PATIENT
CONDITION, CLINICAL TREATMENT, AND PRODUCT MAINTENANCE MAY
EFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS PRODUCT. USE OF THIS PRODUCT
SHOULD BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED AND
AS DIRECTED BY THE PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN.
Because of continuing product improvement, prices, specifications, and model
availability are subject to change without notice. Medcomp
modify its products or contents in accordance with all relevant regulatory require-
ments.
Medcomp is a registered trademark of Medical Components, Inc.
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PRO-PICC is a registered trademark of Medical Components, Inc.
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