Threading an intravenous catheter into a peripheral vein is a routine procedure.
There are a number of new equipments that have come up in the markets ..here's one of them...
BD insyte autoguard shielded IV catheters are an innovation to reduce needle stick injuries.The `push button sheilding mechanism ' allows the needle and the flash chamber to retract ,thus reducing the chance of a needle stick.
Watch this video and send in your suggestions about this product....
p.s .This is not a promotion of any product or any company.Ijust happened to come across this product and would like the other nurses to know about this product.
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