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The document provides steps for inserting an IV catheter including preparing the insertion site, performing venipuncture, advancing the catheter into the vein, removing the needle, stabilizing the catheter, and applying a dressing. It also lists recommended actions at each step and cautions to take during advancement and needle removal.

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Neoflon

The document provides steps for inserting an IV catheter including preparing the insertion site, performing venipuncture, advancing the catheter into the vein, removing the needle, stabilizing the catheter, and applying a dressing. It also lists recommended actions at each step and cautions to take during advancement and needle removal.

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BD Neoflon IV Catheter ™

Points to Practice

Points to practice
Preparation
• Make sure all items are accessible throughout the procedure
• Prepare insertion site according to your facility’s policy and procedure

Venipuncture
• Adopt preffered grip and remove needle cover
• Stabilize the vessel and perform the venipuncture
• Look at the catheter flash chamber for initial blood return to confirm
vessel entry

Advancement
• Upon blood visualization, lower the catheter angle almost
parallel to the skin
• Advance the catheter and needle unit 2-3 mm to ensure catheter tip
is in the vein
• While stabilizing the skin and vessel, advance the catheter off the needle
and into the vessel. Avoid pulling the needle out during advancement

Needle Removal
• Release tourniquet, if used
• Gently stabilize catheter hub while occluding the vessel to
minimize blood flow
• Remove the needle and immediately place into a puncture-resistant,
leak-proof sharps container
• Connect any accessory devices

Stabilization
• Remove wing holder and flatten out the wings
• Stabilize the catheter to the patient
• Close the IV access with the end cap or add a needle-free deveice or
extenseion set as per hospital procedure
• Flush the cannula to verify correct placement in the vein and
prevent occlusion
• Apply a sterile dressing according to your policy
and procedure

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