IV Solutions & Containers
Why are B. Brauns IV bags clearer than competitors?
No PVC or DEHP
What are the 5 parts of IV Tubing?
1) Spike
2) Drip Chamber
3) Roller Clamp
4) Tube
5) Distal Male Connector
What is magnesium sulfate used for?
Time critical therapy
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia
Seizure Prevention (Labor and Delivery/OB Emergency Kits)
Which introcan catheter does not have blood control?
Classic
What is DEHP?
A colorless, odorless plasticizer added to PVC that gives PVC additional strength and flexibility
What sizes do our excel bags come in?
250ml
500ml
1000ml
What 3 sizes do we carry in Super Membrane Filters?
0.2
1.2
5 micron
What dosages does IVA come in?
500 mg/50 ml
1000mg/100 ml
What is the difference between introcan 2 and 3?
3 has a larger hub
2 is straight 3 is winged
Name on reason to use an extension set
Add tubing length and/or add features to an IV tubing set
Why are PAB bags not filled all the way to the top?
They are generally used for mixing in the pharmacy
Macros = __ Drops
Micros = __ Drops
Macros = 60 Drops
Micros = 15 Drops
What two compents are in Duplex?
Diluent
Antibiotic
What type of incision does B. Brauns universal bevel leave?
Tricuspid
Describe sorption and leaching
Sorption: when he drug/vitamins get stuck to the walls of the IV bag or tubing, and the patient does not receive the full dosage.
Leaching: Release of DEHP into the IV bag or medication.
What is one common complaint about our Excel Bags?
What makes our IV Tubing kink resistant?
It has a triangular shaped interior
Name one reason our IVA is unique?
- lightweight, light sensitive packaging
- biodegradable, individual unit carton
- No plastic overwrap
- 18-month self life
- Manufactured in USA
- Made in our PAB Bag
- Stackable
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
How many steps are there to activate duplex and what are those steps?
1) Peel
2) Snap
3) Shake
4) Snap
5) Go
What is the name of the newest IV bag that B. Braun launched?
Excel Plus
What is the difference between Luer Lock and Luer Slip?
Luer Lock has a threaded collar and you have to screw in the connection
Luer Slip has no collar and fits by friction
What is the main use of Heparin?
Anticoagulant
What part of Introcan 2 and 3 prevents blood from pooling out of the catheter hub when a lure lock connection is disconected?
Blood control septum plate
Where do we tell nurses to look for the first flash of blood when inserting our IV catheters?
In the flashback chamber