Gloflon Venous Catheters with Valve and Wings

Gloflon single-use dual-channel venous catheters with stainless steel silicon-coated and beveled needles for easy penetration into the patient's vein. It features:

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

General Venous Catheters

The insertion of a venous catheter is indicated in the following cases:

• 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).

For the placement of the venous catheter, the following veins are selected:

• the dorsal surface of the hand.
• the forearm.
• the foot.

The nurse is responsible for:

• the selection of an appropriate vein.
• adhering to aseptic-antiseptic principles during placement and care of the venous catheter.
• maintaining the patency of the venous catheter.
• proper care of the catheter to prevent complications.
• addressing complications.

KEY PRINCIPLES for the placement of venous catheters

• Selecting veins of the upper extremity for the placement of the venous catheter. If a catheter is placed in the lower extremities, it should be replaced with a catheter in the upper extremities as soon as feasible.
• Selecting the size of the catheter based on purpose, duration of use, and the condition of the patient's venous network.
• Daily assessment of the entry site of the venous catheter.
• Removing the catheter if the patient shows signs of phlebitis (heat, tenderness, erythema, or palpable hardness) or infection (redness and pain at the entry site) or if any dysfunction occurs with the catheter.
• Replacement of the catheter should not occur more frequently than every 72-96 hours to reduce the risk of infection and phlebitis.
• Smaller-sized venous catheters cause less irritation to the endothelium of the veins. Choose the smallest size possible that meets the patient's needs.