B. Braun Introcan Safety Polyurethane Straight IV Catheter

What to buy with B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter

• Covidien Curity Drain And I.V. Sponges
• B.Braun B Series Basic IV Administration Sets
• Medline Central Line Latex Free Dressing Change Tray with Chloraprep - DYND75222

Introcan Safety IV Catheter Insertion Instructions

1. Preparation:
   • Select and prepare site according to facility protocol
   • Completely remove the paper from the packaging
   • Remove protective cover by holding at each end, then pull straight apart
   • Note: Do not rotate catheter prior to insertion
   • Confirm catheter hub is seated tightly against flashback chamber
   
   
2. Perform insertion:
   • Hold skin taut, insert catheter at optimal insertion angle
   • Visualize first flashback in flashback chamber to confirm needle entry in the vessel.Upon first flashback visualization, LOWER and advance the needle and catheter together approx 3mm or 1/8 in. to ensure catheter tip is in the vessel.
   
   
3. Thread catheter:
   • Holding needle still, advance the catheter off needle and visualize second flash within the catheter to confirm catheter is in the vessel
   • After confirmation, continue advancing catheter off the needle into the vessel
   • Release tourniquet
   
   
4. Occlude vessel and stabilize catheter hub:
5. Remove needle from catheter:
   • With hub stabilized, swiftly remove needle straight out from hub.The passive safety shield automatically covers the needle bevel.
   • Properly discard needle into sharps container
6. Connect and secure catheter:
   • Immediately CONNECT and TIGHTEN the accessory device to the catheter hub
   • Stabilize and dress the site per facility protocol

• Never reinsert needle into the catheter; catheter shearing may occur and may cause embolism
• In the case of an unsuccessful IV start, remove the stylet first to activate safety mechanism, then remove catheter from patient

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