That would mean dismantling the IV site--A counter productive activity--What are others doing?--I would think a better idea would be to buy the appropriate product--Does anyone have information about such a product?
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Robbin K. George RN
Vascular Access Resource
Alexandria Hospital Virginia
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Robbin K. George RN
Vascular Access Resource
Alexandria Hospital Virginia
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: "Chris Cavanaugh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Robbin, you are correct, there are no extension sets designed to withstand a
> power injection of 1-5mL/sec up to 300 psi, which these injectors are
> capable of. The techs should be using a hub to hub connection, no extension
> set for the power injector. If they are hand injecting, then the extension
> is fine. Of course, this will mean they will need to remove and replace the
> extension, which they may give you push back on.
> Go Gators!
>
> Chris Cavanaugh, CRNI
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 12:36 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Oth er problems with Power injection
>
> CT has approached us with this problem--Even though the PIV may be
> correctly located (AC) and the size appropriate to the procedure (20g plus)
> the short extension (ie saline lock) is made of materials not able to
> withstand power injection and "bulging" has been noted--Apparently at this
> time only one company makes a short extension approved for power
> injection--This seems to be an unhilighted issue that needs exposure--We do
> use Power PICCs and tomorrow I will survey the Techs in CT as to their
> practice as regards valve use--But my suspicion is that they do not remove
> the valve
>
> --
> Robbin K. George RN
> Vascular Access Resource
> Alexandria Hospital Virginia
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
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