How to Use Steripath® with Integrated Syringe for Peripheral Venipunctures-How to Use Steripath® with Integrated Syringe for Peripheral Venipunctures

How to Use Steripath® with Integrated Syringe for Peripheral Venipunctures

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Video Summary

The video tutorial explains the proper use of the SteriPath blood culture collection system with an integrated syringe for peripheral venipuncture. It advises users to collect all necessary supplies, perform skin surface antisepsis, and disinfect each bottle top before opening SteriPath. The video then demonstrates the venipuncture procedure and the actuation of SteriPath to divert and sequester potential contaminants. After collecting the blood culture sample, the user is instructed to slide the clamp to occlude the tubing, disconnect SteriPath, and attach a blood transfer device. The blood is then transferred to the culture bottles without introducing air. The video concludes by emphasizing the proper disposal of supplies.

Keywords

SteriPath blood culture collection system

peripheral venipuncture

skin surface antisepsis

blood transfer device

proper disposal of supplies