How To Unclog Picc Line With Cathflo

Repeat x1 for 2 hours if not successful.

How to unclog picc line with cathflo. Slight foaming is not unusual. It s possible for the bag to create a vacuum and prevent the urine from flowing. After reconstitution using 2 2 ml sterile water for injection and aseptic technique inspect solution for foreign matter and discoloration. As with all catheterization procedures care should be used to maintain aseptic technique.

Draw back on the empty syringe creating a vacuum in the picc line between the stop cock and the clot switch the stop cock to the cathflo and the tpa is sucked up to the clot. Mix by gently swirling until the contents are completely dissolved. Let the vial stand undisturbed to allow large bubbles to dissipate. Using cathflo activase in patients with infected catheters may release a localized infection into the systemic circulation.

Using cathflo activase in patients with infected catheters may release a localized infection into the systemic circulation. Disconnect the tubing from the catheter as a last attempt. Cathflo activase should be used with caution in the presence of known or suspected infection in the catheter. Instill the appropriate dose of cathflo into the occluded catheter using a 10 ml syringe see dosing chart.

Inject the 2 2 ml of sterile water for injection usp into the cathflo vial directing the diluent stream into the powder. Allow to dwell for 1 2 hours or as indicated on physicians order. If the catheter is functional go to step 7. Instill the appropriate dose of cathflo activase see dosage and administration into the occluded catheter.

Then remove the collection bag from the end of the catheter and see if any urine drains out. Withdraw 2 ml into a 10 ml syringe. As with all catheterization procedures care should be used to maintain aseptic technique. Prepare the alteplase as directed on the package for a concentration of 1 mg ml.

Place a collection cup or bedpan under the end of the catheter before you do this. Let sit for 30 minutes draw the clot back into the syringe. After washing hands and applying gloves 8. Cathflo activase should be used with caution in the presence of known or suspected infection in the catheter.

Using aseptic technique connect syringe with alteplase to the transfer set. Inject the combined volume of alteplase and sterile water into the transfer set and peritoneal catheter. Using aseptic technique clean the catheter hub with an approved antimicrobial solution.