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, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
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.