J tip - Anyone using this?

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Hi,

I just saw this ,although it may have been out for a while. J-tip syringe that uses gas instead of a needle to put Lidocaine into the sub q space before IV insertion.

Is anyone using this? How well does it work?

I think this would be great for diabetics if they can use it for Insulin, as I am sure it is already being tested for that!

Annie

Specializes in Pediatrics, Pediatric Float, PICU, NICU.
2 hours ago, Jenbak said:

May be your facility clinical members didn't get adequate hands-on training to use the J-Tip correctly and it could be the reason your patients were not happy nor you received expected results. It's like riding a bicycle, if you don't know how to ride correctly, you may fall and get hurt.

With the noise, you should ask CLS to help you or you can let kid knows prior that it will sound similar as opening can of Soda. Have you seen any young kids get scared when they open can of soda? Since they are aware of that sound, they enjoy the soda without blinking their eyes.

There was more than adequate training provided, both hands-on and online. The reason my patients were not happy and neither were I were for exactly why I stated, not because of anything related to training. Of course I am not saying that nobody preferred them; rather I was giving an overall subjective view based on my experiences.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Pediatric Float, PICU, NICU.
2 hours ago, Jenbak said:

I would like to add to all comments about the J-Tip cost that they might not aware of it; the J-Tip is a unique design and made out over 10 components which makes possible to provide an anesthetic effect in 1-2 minutes versus EMLA takes 45-60 minutes. It's specifically helpful in the ER when you have time constraints and children are not cooperative. It saves time and eliminates multiple Needle Sticks.

Just curious if you have any data regarding J-tips reducing the number of needle sticks?

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