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POINTS TO PRACTICE

Shielded IV Catheter

PREPARATION

Make sure all items are accessible throughout the procedure

Prepare site according to your facility’s policy and procedure

BD Angiocath

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Autoguard

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Consult product insert for complete instructions, warnings and cautions.

VENIPUNCTURE

Approach vein slowly at a low angle

Observe ﬂashback along the catheter (20, 22 and 24 gauge

only); in larger gauges, observe ﬂash behind white button

ADVANCEMENT

Upon ﬂashback visualization, lower catheter almost parallel

to the skin

Before threading, advance entire unit slightly to ensure

catheter tip is in the vein

Advance catheter into the vein up to the hub, while

maintaining skin traction

NEEDLE REMOVAL

Before Pressing the Button

Release tourniquet

Apply digital pressure beyond the catheter tip

Gently stabilize the catheter hub

Press the white button

SECUREMENT

Secure catheter and apply sterile dressing according to policy

and procedure

CAUTION REMINDERS

Do not withdraw needle from catheter hub before pressing

the white button

Needle should be retracted prior to disposal into a puncture-

resistant, leak-proof sharps container

Never reinsert needle into the catheter as this could shear the

catheter

Do not use scissors at or near the insertion site

Before Activation

After Activation

Safety Barrel

Activation Button

Push Off Tab

Flash Chamber

Spring

Finger Grip

Flash Chamber

Summary of content (2 pages)

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BD Angiocath Autoguard ™ ™ Shielded IV Catheter Before Activation Flash Chamber Safety Barrel Activation Button Push Off Tab Flash Chamber Spring Finger Grip After Activation v P O INTS T O PR AC TI C E u PREPARATION > Make sure all items are accessible throughout the procedure > Prepare site according to your facility’s policy and procedure v VENIPUNCTURE > Approach vein slowly at a low angle > Observe flashback along the catheter (20, 22 and 24 gauge only); in larger gauges, observe flash behi
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BD Angiocath Autoguard ™ ™ Shielded IV Catheter T I PS FOR S UC C ES S INSERTION SUCCESS > Slow down the speed of insertion > Use less force to penetrate the skin > Lower the initial insertion angle, keeping the elbow low > After flash, lower the angle and advance slightly SEEING THE FLASH > Trust your instinct and take a pause > Look for the flash along the catheter > Be aware of patient factors such as small veins, small patient, blood pressure, condition of vein, dehydration, etc.