Gloflon Venous Catheters with Valve and Wings

Gloflon single-use two-way venous catheters with stainless steel silicone-coated and beveled needle for easy penetration into the patient's vein. Features:

• Medication injection entry with silicone-coated non-reflux valve and specially designed cap to cover the injection entry to minimize the risk of infection.
• Angled grooved wings for secure stabilization.
• Radiopaque line for accurate location detection.
• Luer cap for locking when the venous catheter is not in use.
• Color coding.

Indications for Venous Catheter Insertion

• Administration of intravenous therapy medications.
• Administration of intravenous fluids-electrolytes.
• Administration of parenteral nutrition.
• Blood transfusion-products.
• Administration of intravenous agents for diagnostic purposes (e.g. contrast agents).

Selection of Veins for Placement

• Dorsal surface of the hand.
• Thumb.
• Foot extremity.

Nurse Responsibilities

• Selection of appropriate vein.
• Adherence to principles of asepsis-antisepsis during catheter placement and care.
• Maintaining the patency of the venous catheter.
• Proper care of the catheter to prevent complications.
• Management of complications.

Basic Principles of Venous Catheter Placement

• Selection of upper limb veins for catheter placement. If a catheter is placed in the lower limbs, it should be replaced with an upper limb catheter as soon as feasible.
• Selection of catheter size based on purpose, duration of use, and the patient's venous network condition.
• Daily assessment of the venous catheter insertion site.
• Removal of the venous catheter if the patient shows signs of phlebitis or infection.
• Replacement of the venous catheter should not occur more frequently than every 72-96 hours.
• Smaller-sized venous catheters cause less irritation to the endothelial cells of the veins. Select the smallest size necessary to meet the patient's needs.