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Idea Exchange: Wrap intravenous catheters in red as visual reminder

We wrap red Vetrap (3M) around placed intravenous catheters and wrap other colors of Vetrap around regular bandages.

We wrap red Vetrap (3M) around placed intravenous catheters and wrap other colors of Vetrap around regular bandages. The red bandage serves as a visible reminder to team members to remove the catheter before sending the patient home.

Dr. Charlotte Read-Kydd

Flemington, N.J.


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