Clinicians who are responsible for the placement of an intravenous IV cannula into the patient's vein. Why They Love This Product: The ViaValve catheter design has a retractable needle safety guard that locks over the needle as it's withdrawn to prevent unintended needlesticks and ...Clinicians who are responsible for the placement of an intravenous IV cannula into the patient's vein. Why They Love This Product: The ViaValve catheter design has a retractable needle safety guard that locks over the needle as it's withdrawn to prevent unintended needlesticks and inadvertent blood contact.
- The ViaValve Safety IV Catheter with a straight hub is designed for IV therapy for administering medically prescribed fluids and medication. ViaValve has been a trusted brand for 40 years, with features that provide safe and reliable outcomes that clinicians can count on. This includes an integrated valve that offers superior blood control, reducing the risk of blood exposure.
A locked needle guard covers the introducer needle and gives an audible click as the needle is withdrawn to indicate that the needle is contained. The Jelco ViaValve catheter is packaged sterile, with a color-coded Luer lock catheter hub for easy detection of the guage size. - Features and BenefitsViaValve IV Catheter Anatomy - Designed for Patient Comfort - The ViaValve V-point needle has a low-penetration force to improve patient comfort during catheterization.
The catheter's straight fluid path has a minimal surface area to reduce biofilm formation, which improves indwelling so the catheter can be left in place longer. - What Is FLASH-VUE? The FLASH-VUE is a notch in the hollow bore introducer needle that provides a catheter window. This gives clinicians early confirmation of the needle entering the vein.
Early detection helps clinicians know when to decrease the angle of insertion for optimal catheterization outcomes. - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)How is the safety feature with the Jelco catheter? When the needle is fully encase, it gives an audible click to indicate it is safe to remove the needle. What is Jelco? Jelco is a Smiths Medical brand of safety devices designed to protect against blood exposure and unintended needlesticks for blood collection, arterial sampling, peripheral IV infusion, and hypodermic injection.
- What size is a blue IV catheter? The blue catheter hub is a 22 gauge with an external diameter of 0.9 millimeters. - What size of IV catheter is used for pediatric patients? The 22- and 24-gauge cannula is the most common size used for pediatric patients. - Safety Catheter Material/Composition - Product Specifications - Manuals and Documents Jelco Brochure includes catheter features and specifications..
Patient Care, Hospital Supplies, IV Supplies, IV Catheters