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No vein compression
No need to apply digital pressure at catheter insertion.
Less risk of blood exposure
Minimised healthcare-worker risk resulting from blood exposure.
Needlestick injury protection.
Less blood leakage means less disruption to patient care.2
Be in control
BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control, taller push tab, and three ridges technology is designed to enhance better control during catheter insertion and advancement. BD Instaflash™ Needle Technology (included on all 18-24-gauge catheters) is designed to help confirm immediate vessel entry at the point of insertion and improve first-stick success reducing painful hit-and-miss insertions.
Patient comfort as a priority
The BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology is made of BD Vialon™ Catheter Material which softens up to 70% in the vein, enabling longer dwell times3 and reducing the chance of mechanical phlebitis by up to 50%.3*
Every patient is unique. The BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter with Blood Control Technology offers a full range of sizes to meet their needs.
BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ BC Pro Shielded IV Catheter Techniques for Use
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Notes
‡ BD Insyte™ Autoguard™ BC Pro IV Catheters incorporate the same blood control technology. Compared to an FEP catheter.
* Compared to an FEP catheter.
References
- Onia R, Eshun-Wilson I, Arce C, et al. Evaluation of a new safety peripheral IV catheter designed to reduce mucocutaneous blood exposure. Curr Med Res Opin. 2011;27(7):1339-1346.
- Richardson D, Kaufman L. Reducing blood exposure risks and costs associated with SPIVC insertion. Nurs Manage. 2011;42(12):31-34.
- Maki DG, Ringer M. Risk factors for infusion-related phlebitis with small peripheral venous catheters. Ann Intern Med. 1991;114:845-854.
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