IV Catheters
Out of classic, 2 and 3, which two Introcan catheters have blood control?
Introcan 2 and 3
How should addease be stored.
Upright and at room temp
What is a y site used for?
Healthcare workers use the y-site to attach another tubing for an intermittent infusion something like an antibiotic or attach a syringe for an intermittent injection (IV push)
A securement device
What does PAB stand for?
Partial Additive Bag.
It is very sharp
How many SKUs of addease are there
3
What does the backcheck Valve do?
Keeps fluid from moving in the wrong direction.
What is the main competition of clik fix
BD statlock
What makes our bags more transparent than competitors?
Not manufactured with PVC or DEHP
What is passive vs active safety technology?
What type of Safety Technology does Braun have.
B. Braun has passive safety- automatically deploys
Active- have to push a button to be activated
Name the three parts of Addease
Spike, flanges, color coded cap
Name the 5 parts of any iv tubing
1. spike
2. drip chamber
3. roller clamp
4. tubing
5. distal male connector
What is it called when the catheter moves in the vessel
micropistoning
What are PIC containers most commonly used for?
Irrigation, cleansing wounds, or surgical site.
What are the two flashbacks in Double Flashback Technology?
Catheter and Needle Flash
Name one competitor of Addease
Baxter MiniBag plus
Baxter Frozen
Hosperia Addvantage
Name one reason to use an extension set.
1. Limits direct movement and manipulation of the IV access during use.
2. Adding tubing length and/or
3. Add features to the IV tubing set.
What is the main issue with securement devices on the market currently
There is no cushion under the hub, which causes bruising and pressure injury.
Which B.Braun bags are shipped with individual over wrap?
Excel
Why might you feel the need to use more force when threading the catheter off the needle in Introcan 2 and Introcan 3?
Due to the multi-access blood control septum plate.
What gauge needle does addease have?
17G
How long can Safeday be used for?
Safeday 24 hours
Do you have to use an alcohol prep pad to remove clik fix
no
If a customer notices fluid in the overwrap bag of the excel, what is this most likely?
How can they tell is the bag is actually leaking?
Condensation from transport.
Gently squeeze the bag.