Steripath® Micro with Integrated Syringe for Peripheral IV Starts-How to Use Steripath® Micro with Integrated Syringe for Peripheral IV Starts

How to Use Steripath® Micro with Integrated Syringe for Peripheral IV Starts

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Video Summary

The video tutorial demonstrates how to use the SteriPath Micro blood culture collection system, which reduces false positive blood cultures by diverting and sequestering the initial blood sample to prevent contamination. The steps include collecting necessary supplies, performing skin antisepsis, disinfecting the bottle top, and inserting an IV catheter. The initial specimen is drawn into the diversion chamber, and the blood culture sample is collected following standard procedure. The blood is transferred to the culture bottle using a blood transfer device, and additional specimens can be collected for blood work. The video emphasizes following hospital guidelines and disposing of supplies properly.

Keywords

SteriPath Micro blood culture collection system

false positive blood cultures

diversion chamber

blood transfer device

hospital guidelines