- Used in medical, dental and veterinary settings
Uses
- Rapid Intravenous Fluid Administration:
- The large 14G gauge allows for high flow rates, making it ideal for rapid fluid resuscitation
- Emergency Medicine:
- Frequently used in emergency rooms and trauma units for immediate, high-volume vascular access
- Medication and Blood Transfusions:
- Establishing immediate IV access for infusing medications, blood, or blood products into the bloodstream
- General IV Therapy:
- Used in hospitals, clinics, and home care environments where a large-bore catheter is indicated
Features
- Type:
- IV Catheter (Intravenous Catheter), "pen type" design
- Gauge:
- 14G (14 gauge)
- This is the largest size typically used and is color-coded orange on the hub for easy identification
- Length:
- Two inches - 2"
- This longer length helps ensure secure placement for rapid flow
- Safety:
- Includes a hydrophobic membrane filter to prevent blood leakage when the catheter is connected to a syringe
- Material:
- Made from radiopaque Teflon/Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) material, which provides clear visibility under X-ray imaging and ensures smooth venipuncture with no catheter tip fold back
- Design:
- Translucent catheter hub and flashback chamber to allow for easy detection of blood upon vein entry (flashback)
- Functional casing designed for one-handed opening and no rolling
- Precision taper assures smooth venipuncture with no catheter tip fold back
- Sterility:
- Sterile, single-use, non-toxic, and non-pyrogenic
- Latex-Free:
- Not made with natural rubber latex
Benefits
- Reliable vascular access:
- Provides a dependable means of accessing a patient's bloodstream for essential medical treatments
- Patient comfort:
- The sharp needle tip and catheter material (if Vialon) contribute to a smoother insertion process and potentially longer, more comfortable indwell times
- Safety and hygiene:
- Individual sterile packaging and single-use design minimize the risk of infection and cross-contamination
- Ease of use:
- The color-coded hub allows healthcare professionals to quickly identify the correct size catheter, improving efficiency
Contents:
- (50) 14G x 2" Safelet Peripheral IV Catheters per box
- (4) Boxes per case
