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We are using the Gripper Plus non-coring safety needle. It is easy to use for access and de-access, and comfortable for the patient. It is the one with the closed cell foam border (non absorbent) around the base, which sits against the patient's skin and provides padding. It is important to choose the correct needle length, so that the foam lands on the skin. It is easy to de-access safely. I have had no problems accessing dual lumen ports with this. I turn one Gripper so that the extension tubing points to the left, and the other to the right. The front edges of the devices are then against each other. I use one transparent dressing over both.
Leigh Ann
Leigh Ann Bowe-Geddes, RN, CRNI
IV Therapy Specialist Infusion Services Department University of Louisville Hospital Louisville, KY 502-562-3530 >>> "Maria Kostylo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 1/17/2006 4:30 PM >>> Hi All,
We are trialing various various safety non-coring needles for use with our ports. Can people share what they use and why they like or don't like it. One of the challenges we're wondering about is how well two fit side-by-side when the patient has a dual-lumen/dual-septum port. Thanks, Maria Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
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