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1. Lessons from a blind man

   cannulation replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

   This narrative was so warm and caring. I understand never stop seeing people as people as mums, dads, sisters, brothers, grandparents. It is a strength to care. Lovely

2. Smartsite (Alaris)

   cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion

   Thanks that is how use the smartsite so I am right thanks for confirming this.

3. Smartsite (Alaris)

   cannulation posted a topic in Infusion

   This might be a silly question. Smartsite needle free access valve (not smartsite plus). I know how to use it i.e. clamp prior to removing syringe. But does a smartsite provide a positive pressure or neutral, do I need to provide positive pressure...

4. Blood draw from central venous access devices

   cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion

   This has been very helpful Many Thanks

5. Blood draw from central venous access devices

   cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion

   Many thanks

6. Blood draw from central venous access devices

   cannulation posted a topic in Infusion

   Could anyone answer this for me - short term multi lumen cvc, if there is an infusion on one or two lumen and the third is free for blood draw is it vital that the other infusions are stopped prior to blood draw? Many Thanks:typing

7. Problem with blood withdrawal Hickman Line

   cannulation posted a topic in Infusion

   I need advice our hospital policy states that before nurses can access a Hickman line for the first time blood draw must be made to ensure placement and also no problems such as a fibrin sheath. If it is a continous infusion going through blood draw...

8. Subcutaneous Infusion Advice Needed

   cannulation replied to Cored42's topic in Infusion

   Dear Cored42 regarding subcutaneous infusions, our hospital (in England) uses a product made by Becton Dickinson (BD) called a Saf-T Intama it is normally used for IV access. We use the blue one size 22 gauge as this provides the right length. You ...

9. Withdrawal of blood from piccs

   cannulation posted a topic in Infusion

   Can blood be withdrawn from piccs

10. Blood transfusion via midlines?

    cannulation posted a topic in Infusion

    Sorry to trouble people again, another question re midlines. Are there any special considerations when giving a blood transfusion via a midline?

11. Midline venous catheters

    cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion

    Thanks for the information most helpful:nuke:

12. Midline venous catheters

    cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion

    Thanks sbivrn sorry misread your last message, all clear now

13. Midline venous catheters

    cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion

    Thanks sbivrn, very useful information do you know of any articles that define what you have told me about blood draw from midlines.

14. ideal syringe size for saline locks.

    cannulation replied to dsgrandmarn's topic in Infusion

    At our hospital we have ported cannulas peripheral, on which we use no less than a 10ml syringe, unless we have a smart site on (needle free access device, that has a short line that conects to the end of the cannula) which means we are not using the...

15. Midline venous catheters

    cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion

    The use of midlines within our hospital is improving but needs to be improved on, yes sbivrn the same method is used. I have not had experience of putting in midlines myself yet, I need to be trained, but I am writing a policy on midlines, so checki...