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Figure 15-3 cont'd F, A5- 5-cm (2- 2-inch) gauze with antiseptic ointment is laid over the skin
insertion site and secured with more porous white tape. G, In this example, a 0.5-inch-wide (1-cm) strip
is applied as a “yoke” around the hub, with the long ends directed proximally. Incorporation of those ends into
the bandage will help prevent the catheter from becoming partially withdrawn. H and I, The catheter
and adjacent limb are wrapped with 5- to 8-cm-wide (2- to 3-inch) cotton cast padding, applied heavily enough
to provide some support to the catheter and prevent a tourniquet effect. A layer of stretch gauze is applied
more snugly over the cast padding. A final layer of stretch bandaging material (with or without adhesive)
is applied, more snugly still, over the stretch gauze. The “T” piece extension is secured to the stretch bandage
material with white tape to prevent any traction on the Luer connection. It may be connected to an
intravenous administration set, needleless connector, or a new locking Luer syringe filled with heparinized
saline. The bandage is initialed and dated.