Does a 48 mm single-lumen angiocath in a central vein assume the infection risk of a central line or a…
November 26th, 2009
Confirmation of placement of central line: artery vs. vein
2 Comments, vascular access, by reuben.Excerpted from MSSM M&M teaching points: * Accidental arterial cannulation is usually benign but should be detected before dilation to…
November 25th, 2009
Intraosseous Tips
No Comments, vascular access, by reuben.Agree with previous rave reviews in terms of ease of use, success rates, reliability. I would add, as far as…
November 25th, 2009
Flow rates of various vascular catheters
No Comments, resus, vascular access, by reuben.standard pink IV: 20 gauge (.8 mm) x 30 mm angiocath max flow rate = 60 ml / minute standard…
March 20th, 2008
262. Approach to occluded indwelling catheter / Remove line if local infection? / Why no circumferential bandage or tourniquet or BP cuff on arm with Cimino prosthetic bridge fistula?
No Comments, catheter, vascular access, by reuben.blood draws and peripheral lines if necessary distal to a fistula, preferably on hand. from fistulafirst.org: “I am not…