Romed venous catheters with valve and wings 24G. Sterile, for safe and effective use.

• Thin walls with high flow capability, without flow fluctuations and irritations.
• Smooth surface for ease of use.
• Specially designed tip and bevel for minimal trauma during venipuncture.
• “Grip” design for one-handed venipuncture.
• Flexible wings for better adaptation.
• Hydrophobic blood stopcock to prevent leakage.
• Threaded luer-lock delivery connection.
• Removable protection cone of the catheter.
• Color-coded sizes for easy identification.

The use of a venous catheter is indicated for:

• Administration of medications and intravenous therapy.
• Administration of intravenous fluids and electrolytes.
• Administration of parenteral nutrition.
• Blood transfusion and derivatives.
• Diagnostic purposes with intravenous agents, such as contrast media.

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

• Dorsal surface of the wrist.
• Forearm.
• Foot.

The nurse must:

• Select an appropriate vein.
• Adhere to aseptic principles during catheter insertion and care.
• Maintain catheter patency.
• Ensure prevention of complications.
• Address complications.

Basic principles for venous catheter placement:

• Select a vein from the upper limb for catheter placement.
• Select catheter size based on purpose and duration of use.
• Daily assessment of the insertion site.
• Remove the catheter in case of phlebitis or infection.
• Ensure that smaller-sized venous catheters cause less irritation.