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1. Smartsite (Alaris)

   cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

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

2. Smartsite (Alaris)

   cannulation posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   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...

3. Blood draw from central venous access devices

   cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   This has been very helpful Many

4. Blood draw from central venous access devices

   cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Many

5. Blood draw from central venous access devices

   cannulation posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   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...

6. Problem with blood withdrawal Hickman Line

   cannulation posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   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...

7. Subcutaneous Infusion Advice Needed

   cannulation replied to Cored42's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   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...

8. Withdrawal of blood from piccs

   cannulation posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Can blood be withdrawn from

9. Blood transfusion via midlines?

   cannulation posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

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

10. Midline venous catheters

    cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks for the information most

11. Midline venous catheters

    cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks sbivrn sorry misread your last message, all clear

12. Midline venous catheters

    cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

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

13. ideal syringe size for saline locks.

    cannulation replied to dsgrandmarn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    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...

14. Midline venous catheters

    cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    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...

15. Midline venous catheters

    cannulation replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks for that Nurse Drumm, I have read a couple of articles that recomend the