IV Catheters
What is the name of Brauns IV Catheter line?
Introcan
What is the 2 spinal needles BBraun manufactures?
Pencan and Spinocan
What is the name of BBrauns Epidural Needle
Perifix
why would a HCW use introcan deep access vs regular introcan?
for harder to reach veins
What is clikfix
a securement device
What Introcan Catheters are equipped with blood control?
Introcan 2 and 3
What type of needle is pencan?
Pencil Point
Where is the medication in an epidural administered?
Epidural space
What is the most common procedure that uses an epidural?
C-section or labor
Who is the main competitor for clikfix
BD statlock
What is difference between Introcan 2 and Introcan 3.
Introcan 3 has a bigger hub and has wings
What type of needle is spinocan?
Quinke
Are epidural needles curved or straight at the tip?
Where is the medication in a spinal administered?
Subarachnoid space
Name one complication that can occur when a catheter is not properly secured.
Dislodgement, CLABSI, Malposition, Infection, Infiltration, Phlebitis, Occlusion, Pressure Injury
What is the difference between passive and active safety.
Passive deploys automatically
Active deploys when a button is pushed
Name one Spinal Competitor
Pajunk
BD
Terumo
Name one epidural needle competitor.
Arrow
Smiths
BD
What 3 catheters does clikfix secure?
Introcan, PICC, Epidural
What is the biggest complaint about ClikFixs main competitor
Pressure injury, nothing is underneath the hub to prevent pressure on the skin.
What are the two flashes in double flashback
1. Needle Flash in the clear flashback chamber
2. Catheter Flash in the hub
Name 2 customer preferences when choosing a spinal needle.
1. Feel the needle ‘pop’ through the Dura
2. Low Post Dural Puncture Headache (PDPH) rates
3. Strength to advance on target
4. Handle re-direction
5. Rapid CSF flashback
What type of needle is an epidural needle?
Touhy needle
What is the new bbraun IV catheter that will be launching this year
introcan deep access 2 (with blood control)
Do we offer special clikfix for neonates/ peds
yes, the soft and the universal