FAQs

Which is the most correct method for performing a capillary puncture? Squeeze the finger to get an adequate blood sample

Choice of cannula Smaller sizes (18–20 gauge) should suffice for crystalloids. The smallest cannulae (20–24 gauge) are a

“Hey, why arent you using one of those little needles, you know, the butterfly?” I inquired. “Oh, the butterfly needles

What are the advantages of a butterfly needle? Butterfly needles have a reduced rate of blood breaking down, reducing th

A butterfly needle is used to access a superficial vein and can be used for drawing blood as well as for an IV injection

The most common cause of a hematoma is injury or trauma to blood vessels.

Explore the Possibilities! The antecubital area of the arm is usually the first choice for routine venipuncture. This ar

One method to calculate the French (Fr) suction catheter size is: Fr = (ETT size [mm] – 1) x 2, which is relatively accu

Deep suctioning lets you remove mucus from your childs airway. This method is usually done with an artificial airway suc

If suctioning more than once, allow the patient time to recover between suctioning attempts. During the procedure, monit

Your desired suction pressure is 33-48 degrees or 58-80 psi depending on the indoor temperature. (Note: The hot or warm

A slow heart rate, known as bradycardia, is one of the most common suctioning complications, likely because suctioning s

Apply suction for a maximum of 10 to 15 seconds. Allow patient to rest in between suction for 30 seconds to 1 minute. 10

Insert the suction catheter no more than 1 cm further. This places the end of the suction catheter 0.5 cm past the end o

A suction catheter is a medical device used to extract bodily secretions, such as mucus or saliva from the upper airway.

The patient is concerned about skin and other cancers due to excessive exposure to the warmth. The most common complicat