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• Confirm catheter tip position by x-ray prior to use. Monitor tip
placement routinely per institution policy.
INSERTION SITES:
•
Recommended insertion sites are the median cubital vein at the
elbow or the basilic vein.
• The long saphenous veins of the ankle may also be used.
• This catheter is not suitable for insertion through non-
superficial veins.
DIRECTIONS FOR SELDINGER INSERTION
• Read instructions carefully before using this device. The
catheter should be inserted, manipulated, and removed by a
qualified, licensed physician or other qualified health care
professional under the direction of a physician.
•
The medical techniques and procedures described in these
instructions for use do not represent all medically acceptable
protocols, nor are they intended as a substitute for the
physician's experience and judgment in treating any specific
patient.
•
Use standard hospital protocols when applicable.
PRIOR TO PLACEMENT
Identify insertion site and vein, taking into account the following
variables:
•
patient diagnosis
•
age and size of patient
• unusual anatomical variables
• type and purpose of IV therapy
• anticipated dwell time of catheter
1. Apply tourniquet to arm above anticipated insertion site.
2. Select vein based on assessment.
3. Release tourniquet.
PREPARE CATHETER
1. Preflush catheter, sideport adapter, and needleless access port,
if included.
•
Attach saline filled syringe to luer of sideport adapter and flush
adapter and catheter. Assure the handle of the twisted wire
stylet is firmly attached to the adapter.
Caution: Never close clamp on catheter stylet; stylet and catheter
damage may result.
Caution: The needleless access port should not be used with
needles, blunt cannula, or other non-luer connectors, or luer
connectors with visible defects. If needle access is attempted, the
needleless access port must be replaced immediately. Do not
exceed 100 actuations.
2. Determine the length of the catheter needed to reach the final
position, using a measuring tape.
Note: Length of the catheter should be recorded prominently in the
patient's chart.
3. Withdraw stylet back beyond the point where the catheter is to
be trimmed by at least ¼ inch (1cm). Cut catheter.
Caution: Never attempt to cut stylet.
TECHNIQUE USING TWISTED WIRE
STYLET AND SIDEPORT ADAPTER
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