SALINE LOCK
Presented By
The
Wayne County Medical Control
Board
Health Emergency Medical Services Inc.
(Wayne County Medical Control Authority)
Rob Bruley, FF/AEMT-I/C
WCMCB Protocol Committee
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Saline Lock Training: Cost-Effective IV Alternative, Lecture notes of Military Strategy and Training
Information on the use of Saline Locks as a cost-efficient alternative to conventional IV therapy. It covers the reasons for using Saline Locks, their contents, and the procedure for insertion. The document also addresses potential complications and solutions.
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SALINE LOCK
Presented By
The
Wayne County Medical Control
Board
Health Emergency Medical Services Inc. (Wayne County Medical Control Authority) Rob Bruley, FF/AEMT-I/C WCMCB Protocol Committee
SALINE LOCK TRAINING
This presentation is intended to be used inconjunction with training provided by aninstructor or veteran ALS crew.
It should not be used as the sole trainingprogram for new personnel or as a reviewfor veteran personnel.
The Big Questions
WHY? - WHEN?
WHY?
To save money!
The Saline Lock provides an effective and
cost efficient alternative to conventional IV
therapy in patients requiring precautionary
IV access.
Currently in use in all 5 counties of theregion.
They are here to stay so we might as wellget used to it.
WHEN?
Indicated anytime an IV is started and would only run at aTKO rate. - Indicated as the second and third IV lines in MI and CVApatients where some medications require multiple IV lines.(Currently TPA) - Makes it easier for extrication from upper and lower floors aswell as any cramped space that you are treating a patient in. (Less likely to catch on something.)
IV START KIT
0.9% NaCl -500ml bag
IV tubing set with clave Y site or pre-pierced reseal“Macrodrip” (10-15gtts/ml)
Extension set with twin clave Y sites or pre-pierced reseal
14g x 2 inch IV catheter
16g x 1 inch IV catheter
18g x 1.00 inch to 1.25 inch IV catheter
20g x 1.00 inch to 1.25 inch IV catheter
22g x 1.00 inch to 1.25 inch IV catheter
24g x 1.00 inch to 1.25 inch IV catheter
Alcohol Wipes
Blue pad (wrap contents)
Tourniquet (tied around the wrap)
Exterior label
SALINE LOCK KIT
30cc Sodium Chloride 0.9% (preservative free) Vial
18g x 1 inch to 1.25 inch IV catheter
20g x 1 inch to 1.25 inch IV catheter
Alcohol wipes
5ml Syringe
Needle 18g x 1.5 inch
Saline Lock
Blue Pad (wrap contents)
Tourniquet (tied around wrapped contents)
Exterior Label
WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE
Old Way Requires Needle New Way with theClave connector
Old Way New Way with theClave connector
THE PROCEDURE
Prepare the 5mlsyringe/NS flush priorto introducing thecatheter.
Attach needle tosyringe and draw up5cc’s N/S
THE PROCEDURE