|Articles|January 1, 2005
Idea Exchange: Use hair clips to secure catheters
To help secure surgical patients in position without restricting the intravenous catheter's flow, place a hair clip over the catheter site and a surgical tie around the clip.
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To help secure surgical patients in position without restricting the intravenous catheter's flow, place a hair clip over the catheter site and a surgical tie around the clip. This setup is especially good for dogs with short legs.
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Judy Tate, CVTPortland, Ore.
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