On a very rare occasion we use the Arrow dual lumen IV catheters. We are looking for alternatives to this product. I have had no luck determining if other manufacturers make this type of catheter. I know that BD does not. Is anyone aware of any other manufacturers that make a dual lumen IV catheter?
Thanks
The only one I have ever seen is the one from Arrow, now Teleflex. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
Arrow is only manufacturer
Problem is a risk of running incompatibles in low blood flows and mixing of drugs
High phlebitis rates - small veins with irritant drugs
Would not recommend for vesicant drugs
Very short term device
Kathy KokotisRN BS MBA
Bard Access Systems
What is the advantage of a dual lumen PIV compared to using a bifurcated extension set?
Peter Marino R.N. BSN CRNI VA-BC Hospital based staff R.N. with no affiliation to any product or health care company.