T connectors

Re: T connectors

Sal the 1st — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:48:29 GMT

[quote user="AMANDA CURTIS"]Mini bore extension sets! Best i've come across. Unlike the tconnectors they are easier to tape in as don't have that awkward 'T' to tape and bandage around, but still have a port close to the vein. Also downside to some tconnectors they can be quite weak near the connection to the giving set had a lot of animals snap them which i've never had happen with the mini bore extension sets.

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Re: T connectors

AMANDA CURTIS — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 21:05:41 GMT

Mini bore extension sets! Best i've come across. Unlike the tconnectors they are easier to tape in as don't have that awkward 'T' to tape and bandage around, but still have a port close to the vein. Also downside to some tconnectors they can be quite weak near the connection to the giving set had a lot of animals snap them which i've never had happen with the mini bore extension sets.

Re: T connectors

A-J — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:34:49 GMT

infusion concept t-connectors are good, we use them on all patients with iv's. We use durapore tape, nice to be able to tear it down the middle for skinnier strips on smaller legs

Re: T connectors

loobylou — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:37:46 GMT

[quote user="Selena (Hypnorm) Carnell VN"]what tape do you guys use to hold in your iv lines? elastoplast sets like stone after a couple of days, zinc oxide the same... micropore loses all sticky once wet.... so have not found anything i like yet. tried durapore too. we use t connectors for anything above 8kg.. i find them too bulky on cats etc.

[/quote] We use a tape called microfoam. Seems to hold the iv's very securely but is kind on the skin/fur when removing. Only downside is that it is super expensive!

Re: T connectors

Nick Shackleton — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:45:19 GMT

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[quote user="Nick Shackleton"]Hibi/water 50/50 Hibitane/spirit/water: 150mls/800mls/50mls. Used to make it up in 5 litre bottles

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5 litre bottle is too big. Consider smaller quantities and never re-use the bottle. There is good evidence to show that multi-use /multi patient containers can cause a great deal of harm especially in situations of long term venous access.

[/quote] We used to use a lot of the stuff. Used to make it up in 5 litre bottle and then decant into smaller bottles for usage. If you notice the volumes I've quoted are to make up a litre

Re: T connectors

Rob Watkins — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 11:43:11 GMT

[quote user="Nick Shackleton"]Hibi/water 50/50 Hibitane/spirit/water: 150mls/800mls/50mls. Used to make it up in 5 litre bottles

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Re: T connectors

Selena Carnell — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:54:11 GMT

what tape do you guys use to hold in your iv lines? elastoplast sets like stone after a couple of days, zinc oxide the same... micropore loses all sticky once wet.... so have not found anything i like yet. tried durapore too. we use t connectors for anything above 8kg.. i find them too bulky on cats etc.

Re: T connectors

Craig McDonald — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 21:54:44 GMT

We've been using the spirit/hibitane/water mix as per nick and its been great. We don't use t connectors in my current practice but have found them to be great in the past as long as they are taped in correctly! Otherwise they can kink and then just stop running.

Re: T connectors

Nick Shackleton — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:15:40 GMT

Have an SOP somewhere

Re: T connectors

Nick Shackleton — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:15:13 GMT

Hibi/water 50/50 Hibitane/spirit/water: 150mls/800mls/50mls. Used to make it up in 5 litre bottles

Re: T connectors

Laura Moss — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:55:56 GMT

What concentration/ dilution do you use for the hibi / spirit ect

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funkyfish — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 11:27:46 GMT

The Milpedge ones are great- don't twist and snap!

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caz vn1 — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:23:45 GMT

We use T connectors all the time too. Makes life so much easier for patients on fluids to disconnect and take out. I like the animal care T connectors (aqupharm) although can be a little big for smaller dogs and cats. Otherwise Dechra do some nice smaller ones too.

Re: T connectors

Nick Shackleton — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:27:51 GMT

http://www.hellotrade.com/dechra-veterinary-products/t-connector.html these are the ones we use. With regards to prep. Follow an Aseptic Non-Touch Technique. Gloves should always be worn. I wear small gloves slightly on the small side but means I can palpate veins prior to inserting cannula. Prep area with clippers. Wipe with hibiscrub soaked swab. Then again with spirit/hibitane/water swab. After this try not to touch the area of insertion. Inset catheter and tape in place. Attach t-connector and extra tape. Flush with saline to check it's patent. Bandage over. Job done. Should be flushed every couple of hours if not on fluids. Bandage should be removed every 12 hrs to check for signs of nfection etc...

Re: T connectors

Laura Moss — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:59:09 GMT

Can I ask which ones do you use? Also what skin prep protocol do you use prior to iv Cather placement ?

Re: T connectors

Jacqueline Gallacher — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 21:49:30 GMT

same as Nick, every iv placed has a t connector placed too, great for all the same reasons nick said, giving drugs and disconnecting dogs to walk them.

Re: T connectors

Nick Shackleton — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 20:59:42 GMT

Every IV placed has one. Bung right next to iv so drugs/medication straight into vein rather than having to pass down line. If the patient needs to be exercised a lot easier to disconnect. Plus if drip line needs changing far easier to change. The T-connector has a clip to prevent back flow from vein. If you are going to use them remember they need to be primed with saline prior to use to prevent air embolism entering the patient