Chapter 14 of 62
Equipment & Technology
IV Catheter Technology & Safety Engineering
Modern IV catheters incorporate safety engineering features designed to protect both the patient and the clinician. Understanding these systems is essential for proper device selection and use.
Key Points
- Auto-Retractable Systems: Needle retracts upon withdrawal, reducing accidental sharps injury and meeting OSHA safety-engineered device standards
- Blood Control Technology: Minimizes blood leakage and reduces contamination risk during insertion
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