The 18-gauge intravenous catheter needle was inserted through the incision sites. A lid guard was placed between the globe and the eyelid to avoid accidental penetration of the eye by the needle.

John Paoletti and his nursing colleagues realized something was wrong with the needles used to start patients’ IV catheters: When they pulled the needle out of a patient’s arm, the needle didn ...

IV Needleless Connector Design Can Help Prevent CR-BSI, ... BSN, notes that there are two categories of IV connectors: “needle-free” and “intraluminal protection.” ...