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What Is an Infusion Catheter?
An infusion catheter, as the name implies, is a specific type of catheter used for infusion therapy, or the delivery of fluids and medications intravenously via an IV line.
Like other kinds of catheters, infusion catheters consist of a long, hollow, semi-flexible tube. At one end, the tube can be connected to an IV bag, like a gravity IV bag or pressure IV bag. At the other end, the infusion catheter is usually either connected to a cannula to provide access into the body or fed directly into the body below the skin and into a vein.
Infusion catheters are an essential part of the IV process. They’re used around the world in many hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare centers as a part of infusion therapy.
These catheters can allow for the flow of a wide range of fluids into the body, including the likes of saline solution, sugar solutions, and medications for the treatment of various illnesses.
Teleflex #SC-14701, SINGLE-LUMEN INFUSION CATHETER, EACH
Teleflex #SC-14701, SINGLE-LUMEN INFUSION CATHETER, 25/CS
Teleflex #SS-14701, CATHETER, INFUSION, 7FR, 8", SINGLE, RDPQ, EACH
Teleflex #SS-14701, CATHETER, INFUSION, SINGLE LUMEN, 25/CS
Smiths Medical #21-4035-24, PORT INFUSION SINGLE LUMEN TITANIUM DETACHED SILICONE CATHETER 9FR INTRODUCER LOW PROFILE
Utah Medical #IUP-400, Intran Plus Transducer-Tipped IUPC with Catheter Zero and Amniolumen, 10/BX
Smiths Medical #21-8050-24, PORT INFUSION DUAL LUMEN TITANIUM PORT DETACHED 10.2FR SILICONE CATHETER
Smiths Medical #21-8065-24, PORT INFUSION DUAL LUMEN TITANIUM PORT DETACHED 9.6FR POLYURETHANE CATHETER LO PROFILE
C.R. Bard #9194108D, TRAY, PICC CATH, SINGLE LUMEN, 4 FR, STERILE, 3 per case CATHETER, INFUSION POWERPICC SOLO2 SNGL LMN 4FR(3/
Smiths Medical #21-4009-24, PORT INFUSION SINGLE LUMEN TITANIUM DETACHED SILICONE CATHETER 9FR INTRODUCER
Smiths Medical #21-4008-24, PORT INFUSION SINGLE LUMEN TITANIUM DETACHED SILICONE CATHETER 9FR INTRODUCER
Smiths Medical #21-8067-24, PORT INFUSION DUAL LUMEN TITANIUM PORT DETACHED 9.6FR POLYURETHANE CATHETER LO PROFILE
Smiths Medical #21-8010-24, PORT INFUSION DUAL LUMEN TITANIUM PORT DETACHED 10.2FR SILICONE CATHETER
Smiths Medical #21-4034-24, PORT INFUSION SINGLE LUMEN TITANIUM DETACHED SILICONE CATHETER 9FR INTRODUCER LOW PROFILE
Smiths Medical #21-8011-24, PORT INFUSION DUAL LUMEN TITANIUM PORT DETACHED 10.2FR SILICONE CATHETER 11FR INTRODUCER
How Does an Infusion Catheter Work?
The way in which infusion catheters work depends on the specific type of infusion catheter being used. Many of these catheters are tunneled, which means that they are inserted under the skin and directly into the vein to deliver fluids and medications. Others are connected outside of the skin to a cannula which has already been inserted under the skin with the aid of an IV needle. Once in position, the infusion catheter will be connected to an IV bag and allow for the flow of fluids from the bag into the body.
Infusion Catheter Sizes
Like other kinds of catheters, infusion catheters are available in a broad range of sizes. They often need to be quite long in order to reach from the IV bag to the patient's body and may have varying diameters to suit different uses.
Infusion Catheter Types
We can divide infusion catheters into various types or categories. For example, one of the most common varieties is the tunneled infusion catheter. This catheter is tunneled into the body, under the skin, directly into a vein. Non-tunneled infusion catheters do not need to be inserted under the skin. There are also single-lumen infusion catheters, which have just one channel, or lumen, as well as dual lumen catheters, which have a secondary lumen inside.
Infusion Catheter Uses
Infusion catheters are used for connecting IV lines and providing patients with infusion therapy. This is needed in a wide range of situations to provide fluids and medications to the patient’s body.
Infusion Catheter Suppliers
C. R. Bard, Teleflex, Utah Medical, and Smiths Medical are among the top suppliers of infusion catheters.
Buy Wholesale Infusion Catheters Online at CIA Medical
If you’re looking for high quality infusion catheters, CIA Medical is ready to help. As a leading, experienced provider of wholesale medical goods and supplies, we’re able to offer a broad range of catheters from various brands, as well as other medical essentials, all at the fairest prices. Check out our full selection and place your order today with CIA Medical.
