What is a Statlock for PICC line?
StatLock stabilization devices are a more effective alternative to tape in helping improve clinical outcomes, quality of care and economic efficiencies. StatLock PICC Plus Stabilization Device features a “post and door” design to house the suture wings of virtually all peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)
When should I change my Statlock?
The STATLOCK® Stabilization Device should be assessed daily and changed when clinically indicated, at least every seven days. 2. If pad becomes soiled, wash with soap/water, saline or hydrogen peroxide. Do not use alcohol or prepackaged bathing systems, which could lead to early lifting.
What is the purpose of a Statlock?
The STATLOCK® Foley Stabilisation Device is a strap free device which locks the Foley catheter in place, stabilises the catheter and eliminates any chance of a sudden pull. Reduces the risk of pulling on the Foley catheter which can cause pain and trauma.
How often do you change a StatLock on a PICC line?
The StatLock® PICC Plus stabilization device should be monitored daily and replaced if the pad is lifting, at least every 7 days.
What holds a PICC line in place?
The nurse puts a small needle into the vein, inserts the introducer needle and guides the PICC line into the vein near your heart. You have a chest x-ray afterwards to make sure that the PICC line is in the right place. After numbing the skin, the nurse places sutures to hold the PICC line in place.
How often do you change a Statlock on a PICC line?
How often do you change a stat lock on PICC line?
The stat lock needs to be changed weekly or if it is soiled. 1. Put on mask.
Where do I put Statlock?
First put the catheter into STATLOCK® device retainer clamp and close. The balloon inflation arm should be next to the clamp hinge. Then place STATLOCK® device anchor pad on leg. The arrow should point towards tip of the catheter.
How often should PICC line caps be changed?
once a week
The cap on the end of each lumen of your catheter needs to be changed once a week. The steps are the same for a Hickman or PICC line. For this procedure you do not need to wear gloves, but your hands must be very sterile.
What to do if PICC line is pulled out?
Call your healthcare provider right away if: You pull your PICC line out of place or think you might have pulled it out of place.
How do you change a PICC dressing with Statlock?
Gently stroke the underside of the pad with the alcohol to dissolve the adhesive as the pad lifts away form the skin. Once loose, take hold of the stat lock (being careful not to pull on the PICC line) and lift the plastic doors one side at time to release the PICC. Carefully remove the PICC from the lock.
How do you stabilize a catheter?
Taping the catheter is a frequent method used for stabilization. The drainage tube attached to the catheter is taped to the person’s thigh or abdomen. The area of the thigh is the best site for taping with women. Men to secure the catheter use the site of the thigh or lower abdomen.
Do you clamp a PICC line?
PICCs need to be clamped before removing the syringe from the needleless connector. They must stay clamped until the next time you use them. Taking the syringe off the needleless connector with the tubing unclamped can suck a small amount of blood into the end of the catheter.
Can an RN remove a PICC line?
Registered nurses qualified to give intravenous medication are the only nurses who can remove PICC lines. This painless procedure takes a few minutes to complete by a trained nurse.
Why do you have to hold your breath when removing a PICC line?
Ask patient to hold their breath at the end of expiration before the last 15cm of the PICC is removed. During inspiration, negative intrathoracic pressure can encourage air to enter the exit site and cause an air embolism.
What is statlock PICC plus stabilization?
The StatLock® PICC Plus Stabilization Device offers great versatility and ease of use. Combining the latest in design and engineering technology, StatLock® PICC Plus Stabilization Device releasably secures most winged–catheters on the market.
What is statlock® stabilization?
StatLock® Stabilization Devices are a more effective alternative to tape in helping improve clinical outcomes, quality of care and economic efficiencies. The StatLock® PICC Plus Stabilization Device is a “post and door” design to house the suture wings of virtually all peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs).
Is the statlock stabilization device contraindicated in patients with allergic reactions?
Nearly.The StatLock stabilization device is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to adhesives or tapes. While the StatLock stabilization device is probably appropriate for more than 99% of your patients; some people have skin that simply will not accept an adhesive-based product – their skin is too flaky, too greasy, or too diaphoretic.
How do I change the tubing on my statlock IV ultra stabilization device?
With the StatLock IV Ultra stabilization device you can keep the stabilization device in place while you change tubing. Simply steady the retainer with the thumb and index finger of one hand while unscrewing the extension set. Remove the set. Then, while continuing to brace the retainer, press-fit and screw in your replacement extension set.