- “butterfly” cannula
- needle with flexible plastic wings on either side of the needle hub that serve to maneuver the needle during the venipuncture procedure; are manufactured with a short tubing attached to the cannula
- air embolus
- occurs when air or gas makes its way into the vascular system
- antimicrobial filter
- port protectors containing alcohol that disinfect and protect the IV access point
- bacterial reaction
- occurs when blood or blood products are contaminated with bacteria
- blood typing
- identifies blood type and Rh factor
- catheter
- a small hollow tube placed in the vein
- catheter-associated thrombus
- an inflammatory response to an IV catheter that causes a blood clot to form and block one or more veins
- central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
- hospital-acquired infection caused by microorganisms being introduced into the bloodstream through a central line
- central venous (CV) access
- also known as a central line, an IV inserted in or near a large vein that goes into the superior vena cava
- central venous catheter (CVC)
- IV inserted in or near a large vein that goes into the superior vena cava
- circulatory overload
- occurs when fluids are administered faster than the circulatory system can accommodate
- combi stopper
- closing cone with Luer lock–fitting stoppers designed to seal the access points on IV devices to maintain sterility and prevent contamination
- continuous infusion
- constant delivery of medication or IV fluid over an extended period of time, ranging from hours to days
- crossmatching
- checks for harmful interactions between the donor’s and recipient’s blood
- cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor (cryo)
- portion of plasma that is rich in clotting factors
- deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body
- extension tubing
- a length of tubing with a connector that can be added to the primary IV tubing to extend the reach of the IV line
- extravasation
- a condition that occurs when vesicant (an irritating solution or medication) is administered and inadvertently
- febrile reaction
- occurs when there is a hypersensitivity to the donor’s white cells, platelets, or plasma proteins
- fluid overload
- occurs when there is increased fluid retained in the intravascular compartment
- flush
- prefilled syringe that contains a small amount of normal saline or heparin used to keep IV site open and unobstructed
- granulocyte
- type of white blood cell that protects against infection by destroying invading bacteria and viruses
- hemolytic transfusion reaction
- occurs when incompatible blood products are administered
- hypertonic
- contains a higher concentration of particles than plasma, so osmotic movement pulls the water from the cellular space into the intravascular space, causing the cell to shrink
- hypotonic
- contains a lower concentration of particles than plasma, so osmotic movement pulls the water from the intravascular space into the cellular space, causing the cell to swell
- implanted port
- central line that is surgically placed under the skin and accessed by needle when needed
- infusion pump
- medical device used to deliver IV fluids in controlled amounts
- intermittent infusion
- delivery of medication or fluid via an IV at a specific interval or scheduled time
- isotonic
- contains a similar concentration of particles as plasma, so no osmotic movement occurs, and the fluid stays within the intravascular space
- IV immunoglobulin (IVIG)
- human antibodies that are administered to help fight certain infections
- IV push
- manually injecting medications into the IV line
- lumen
- tube connected to the IV catheter and located out of the skin to administer medications
- macrodrip
- ten, fifteen, or twenty drops per milliliter
- midline catheter
- used for long-term IV therapy; catheter is longer than a PIVC but does not extend to the vena cava
- necrosis
- tissue death
- nontunneled percutaneous central venous catheter
- type of central line commonly used for emergent situations
- packed red blood cells
- increase hemoglobin, iron, and oxygen levels within the body
- parenteral nutrition (PN)
- nutrition delivered intravenously by a central line
- patency
- open and unobstructed line
- peripheral intravenous (PIV) line
- IV inserted into a peripheral vein, usually in the hand, arm, or forearm
- peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC)
- most common type of IV, placed in a peripheral vein
- peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)
- diluted nutritional supplements that deliver nutrients and calories on a short-term basis
- peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)
- type of central line inserted peripherally
- phlebitis
- inflammation of a vein
- plasma
- the dominant component of blood that contains water, proteins, electrolytes, lipids, and glucose
- platelet
- small, colorless cell fragment that sticks to the lining of a blood vessel to stop bleeding
- red blood cell
- carries oxygen from the lungs throughout the body and takes carbon dioxide back to the lungs
- Rh factor
- a certain protein, rhesus factor, present in some red blood cells
- secondary set
- IV tubing used to intermittently infuse secondary medications
- shielded catheter
- IV catheter with a retractable needle
- short-term dosing
- a prescribed specific medication for a relatively brief duration
- superficial vein thrombosis (SVT)
- a blood clot that involves superficial veins of the arms or legs
- three-way stopcock
- small, plastic, Y-shaped valve with three regulating ports
- total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- total replacement of dietary needs over a long-term basis
- tunneled central venous catheter
- central line that is tunneled under the skin and then brought out through a separate incision site
- vascular access device
- thin, flexible catheter that provides access to blood vessels without the need for repeated needlesticks
- vein finder
- device that uses infrared radiation reflection technology to create a map of the veins
- vesicant
- drug that can cause blisters or tissue necrosis if leaked into the surrounding tissue
- white blood cell
- helps the body to fight against disease