IV Catheters
Which introcan catheter does not have blood control?
Classic
Why are B. Brauns IV bags clearer than competitiors?
No PVC or DEHP
Name one reason to use an extension set
Add tubing length and/ or add features to an IV tubing set.
What is mag sulfate used for?
Prevention and control of seizures in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.
What is the 5 parts of IV Tubing?
Spike
Tubing
Drip Chamber
Roller Clamp
Distal Male Connector
What is the difference between introcan 2 and 3?
2 is straight 3 is winged
What is the difference between the add port cap on excel vs PAB and E3.
PAB and E3 has a blue protective cap, once it is removed it can not be put back on.
Excel has yellow rubber cap that could potentially be placed back on the IV bag after removal.
Who is the market leader in rate flow regulators?
Dial-a-Flow
What types of bags are compatiable with Addease?
PAB
Excel
What 3 sizes do we carry in Supor Membrane Filters?
0.2,1.2, and 5 micron
What type of incision does B. Brauns universal bevel leave?
tricuspid
Why are PAB bags not filled all the way to the top?
Because they are generally used for mixing in the pharmacy.
Describe double flashback technology? (What are the two flashes, and where are they visible?)
1st flash is needle flash in the clear flashback chamber
2nd flash is catheter flash, letting you know the catheter has remained in the vein, this is seen in the catheter hub.
What two compents are in Duplex?
Diluent
Antibiotic
Macro ='s __ Drops
Micro ='s ___ Drops
Macro= 60 drops
Micro = 15 Drops
Describe Passive vs Active Safety Technology. Which safety technology does Introcan have?
Passive- happens automatically
Active- have to actively push a button to deploy needle cover.
Passive
What are the dual functions of our PIC container?
Pour bottle and overhead or continuous through irrigation tubing set
Sorption, when the drug/vitimans get stuck to the walls of the IV bag or tubing, and the patient does not recieve the full dosage.
Leaching- Release of DEHP into the IV bag or medication
Name one reason our IVA is unique?
Lightweight, light sensitive packaging
Biodegradable, individual unit carton
No plastic overwrap
18-month shelf-life
Manufactured in USA
Made in our PAB Bag
Stackable
What makes our IV Tubing Kink- resistant?
It has a triangular shapped interior
What part of introcan 2 and 3 prevents blood from spilling out of the catheter hub when a lure lock connection is disconnected.
Blood control septum plate
What is the name of the newest IV bag that B. Braun launched?
Excel Plus
How many steps are there to activate duplex and what are those steps?
Peel
Snap
Shake
Snap
Go
What is the main use of heparin?
Anticoagulant
Luer Lock had a threaded collar and you have to screw in the connection
Luer Slip has no collar and fits by friction.