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BD™ Arterial Cannula With Flowswitch: Points To Practice

The document provides instructions for using the BDTM Arterial Cannula with Flowswitch for radial artery cannulation. Key steps include: preparing the patient's arm at a 45 degree angle and disinfecting the insertion site, using sterile technique to insert the cannula into the radial artery while observing blood flow, securing the cannula once inserted by closing the red switch and connecting monitoring equipment, and dressing the insertion site.

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BD™ Arterial Cannula With Flowswitch: Points To Practice

The document provides instructions for using the BDTM Arterial Cannula with Flowswitch for radial artery cannulation. Key steps include: preparing the patient's arm at a 45 degree angle and disinfecting the insertion site, using sterile technique to insert the cannula into the radial artery while observing blood flow, securing the cannula once inserted by closing the red switch and connecting monitoring equipment, and dressing the insertion site.

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BD™ Arterial Cannula with Flowswitch

Points to Practice

Preparation
• For optimal wrist positioning for radial artery cannulation place the
patient’s arm on a board with a roll of gauze pads underneath or on an
armboard underneath the dorsal part of the hand to create about 45
degree angle.
• Disinfect insertion site according to local policy.
• Perform this procedure using maximal barrier precautions. Use sterile
surgical technique including the use of gloves, masks, gowns, sterile
drapes, and sterile equipment. Perform Allen Test prior to inserting
catheter in the radial artery. Administer local anesthesia if required.

Procedure

• Remove the cannula from the packaging. • Once the needle has been completely
Holding the wings, twist and remove needle withdrawn, push red switch forward into
cover in a straight, outward motion. Inspect position "On" to close off the cannula.
device product integrity and functionality. • Connect the extension lines or monitoring kits
• Approach the skin at appropriate lowest angle to the catheter hub as soon as possible. When
with the bevel up. connecting the T connector to the transduce
• Observe arterial blood return in the system, it is important to ensure that no air
flash chamber. bubble is introduced.

• Advance the cannula into the artery, at the • Secure the device with a sterile occlusive
same time drawing the needle back. Properly transparent dressing over top the plastic wings.
dispose of the needle in the sharp The holes have also been provided to secure
waste container. the device via stitching if required, or fixing
with StatLock® device.

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BD-16780 (04/20).

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