Romed 18G Venous Catheters with Valve and Wings

Sterile 18G IV venous catheters with infusion valve.

• Thin walls with high flow capacity to prevent fluctuations in flow and minimize mechanical irritation or thrombophlebitis.
• Smooth surface.
• Special design of the tip and bevel for minimal trauma during venipuncture.
• Special "grip" design for one-handed venipuncture.
• Flexible wings.
• Equipped with a hydrophobic blood switch.
• Screwed luer-lock connection for infusion.
• Removable protective cone for the catheter.
• Color coding for sizes.

Indications for Use of Venous Catheters

• Administration of medications for intravenous therapy.
• Administration of intravenous fluids-electrolytes.
• Administration of parenteral nutrition.
• Blood transfusion and derivatives.
• Administration of intravenous agents for diagnostic purposes (e.g., contrast agents).

Placement of Venous Catheter

• The selected veins are the dorsal surface of the hand, forearm, and foot.
• The nurse is responsible for selecting the appropriate vein and adhering to aseptic principles during the placement and care of the venous catheter.
• Maintenance of catheter patency and proper care to prevent complications.
• Management of complications.

Basic Principles for Placement of Venous Catheters

• Selection of upper limb veins for catheter placement.
• Selection of catheter size based on the purpose and condition of the patient’s venous network.
• Daily assessment of the venous catheter insertion site.
• Removal of the catheter if signs of phlebitis or infection appear.
• Catheter replacement should not be performed 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.