BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System User Guide

Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System
User Guide

Secure Connections

• Vent plug
  – Must remain in place during insertion for

• Flashback and

• Blood containment

• BD Q-Syte™ luer access split-septum

Release Seal

• Loosens catheter for easier advancement
• Pull back ~ 1/8 inch

Colour to White Everything Tight

• Push coloured platform and white grip back together

Keep it Sharp

BD Instafl ash™ Needle Technology

• Immediate blood return is seen within the catheter

Lower and Advance

• Lower catheter almost parallel to skin
• Slightly advance entire unit to ensure catheter tip is within vessel

Forward First

Forward First

Secondary Flash

• Blood return continues up the extension
• Continuous fl ow confi rms the catheter tip is within the vessel lumen
• Quickens as needle is withdrawn

Stabilize & Remove

Stabilize Site

• Transparent dressing should cover the septum

Clamp & Replace Vent Plug

• Clamp extension
  – Prevents blood leakage

• Replace vent plug with BD Q-Syte™ device;fl ush this same port

Unclamp & Flush

• Unclamp

• Flush

• CLAMP BEFORE DISCONNECT
  – Helps prevent blood refl ux into catheter tip

• Keep clamped when not in use

• Single lumen catheter
  – Compatible meds only

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