Chemo running through Luer Lock C35

[Cristina_Bambina]

Can anyone please explain why is necessary to use the adapter Luer Lock ( C35) in between the chemo line (set up as a secondary) and the primary line?

What advantages this provides? Is this a standard of practice?

Recently I started working on an oncology floor, and I just had my first chemo spill. I think was because the chemo line (secondary line) was not tighten strongly enough to this Luer Lock adapter. I simply don't see the sense of this adapter.

Thank you

[DatMurse]

Can anyone please explain why is necessary to use the adapter Luer Lock ( C35) in between the chemo line (set up as a secondary) and the primary line?

What advantages this provides? Is this a standard of practice?

Recently I started working on an oncology floor, and I just had my first chemo spill. I think was because the chemo line (secondary line) was not tighten strongly enough to this Luer Lock adapter. I simply don't see the sense of this adapter.

Thank you

I believe Texium are a standard of practice vs c35. I have only been to 2 facilities and I am currently at stanford. Both of us utilize it.

http://www.carefusion.com/assets/images/our-products/infusion/body-components/chemo-safety-system_detail_IF_0812-0009-1.png

[Cristina_Bambina]

Thank you so much for your answer. Why is this adaptor used anyway?

[DatMurse]

Thank you so much for your answer. Why is this adaptor used anyway?

looks like it was designed for chemo specifically.

http://www.carefusion.com/documents/brochures/infusion/IF_Chemo-Safety-System_BR_EN.pdf