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catheter hub |
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catheter hub, a threaded plastic connection at the end of an IV catheter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In the second case, the catheter hubs can be contaminated during the manipulation of the device by personnel. Its fully-integrated tip protector moves with the catheter hub during placement, gently releases on disconnect, and its patented internal locking mechanism is designed to minimize the chance of accidental needlestick injury. They gain access to the catheter by migration externally from the skin along the exterior catheter surface or internally from the catheter hub or port (8). |
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