Bard PowerMidline User Manual

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Instructions For Use
BARD
®

Bard PowerMidline Specifications

General

Category	Medical Equipment
Brand	PowerMidline
Material	Polyurethane
Sterile	Yes
Latex	No
Single Use	Yes
Radiopaque	Yes
Manufacturer	Bard
Length Options	20 cm
Gauge Options	4 Fr

Summary

Indications

Contraindications

Warnings

General Warnings

Provides critical safety advice regarding antiseptics, material compatibility, and specific patient populations.

Placement Warnings

Precautions

General Precautions

Covers single-use policy, handling damaged devices, and general safety measures.

Precautions Related to Device Placement Procedure

Special Patient Population

Possible Complications

Insertion Instructions

Prior to beginning placement procedure, do the following

Outlines essential preparatory steps before starting the catheter placement, including package inspection and sterility checks.

Identify the Vein and Insertion Site

Patient Position / Catheter Measurement

Skin Preparation

Sterile Field Preparation

Pre-flush the Catheter

Modification of Catheter Length

Perform Venipuncture

Alternate Technique

Insert and Advance the Catheter

Complete Catheter Insertion

Retract and Remove the Introducer Sheath

Remove the Stylet / T-Lock Assembly

Aspirate and Flush each Lumen

Securing the PowerMidline™ Catheter

Power Injection Procedure

Suggested Catheter Maintenance

Dressing Changes

Details the frequency and assessment required for changing catheter dressings.

Flushing

Provides instructions for flushing catheter lumens, including volume and frequency.

Occluded or Partially Occluded Catheter

Explains how to identify and manage occluded or partially occluded catheters.

When Cleaning the Exit Site

Outlines the procedure for cleaning the catheter exit site.

Catheter Removal