INITIATE A SALINE LOCK
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Given:
Simulated conscious or conscious casualty lying on his back.
18 gauge IV catheter/needle unit.
Saline lock adapter plug.
Constricting band.
Tegaderm dressing.
Alcohol or povidone-iodine pad.
Gloves.
21 gauge 1 1/4" needle (for flushing).
5 milliliter syringe (for flushing).
Hextend IV bag (for flushing)
GO
NO-GO
1.
Exposes site.
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2.
Palpates vein.
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3.
Selects appropriate vein (straight, springy. does not roll)
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and site (avoids scars, moles, excessive hair, joints,
injuries), usually on arm or back of hand.
4.
Applies constricting band about 2 inches above the selected ______
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site (band caused vein to be easier to locate without
stopping arterial blood flow).
5.
Has casualty to clench and relax fist several times (if
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conscious).
6.
Palpates vein again to ensure the vein is still suitable.
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7.
Cleanses the selected infusion site with an alcohol or
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povidone-iodine pad, beginning at the center of the site and
spiraling outward.
8.
Puts on gloves.
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9.
Removes catheter/needle unit from packaging.
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