Rapid infusion catheter
Overview
- 8.5 Fr diameter, 6.5 cm long infusion catheter
- Designed to be exchanged through a 20-gauge PIV via Seldinger technique
- Can achieve flow rates >600 ml/min with pressure (higher than a sheath introducer or 14-gauge PIV]][1]
Indications
- Vascular access
- Rapid large-volume fluid or blood administration
Contraindications
Equipment Needed
Procedure
Complications
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Brown, N., Kaylene M. Duttchen, and J. W. Caveno. "An evaluation of flow rates of normal saline through peripheral and central venous catheters." American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, Orlando. Anesthesiology. 2008.