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and compress them together firmly. If desired, a drop “sandwich” created by two strips of 1-inch white
of cyanoacrylate adhesive may be applied to the tape that cover the first “butterfly” strip of tape
surfaces before forcing them together (Figure 15- and extend from the suture site all the way to the
4, I). This connection may also be bridged with a injection cap (Figure 15-4, J).

E F

G H

I J

Figure 15-4 E, A plastic needle guard is applied over the needle. F, The catheter wire stylet is removed
while holding the catheter hub steady. G, The injection plug should be applied quickly to prevent air
embolization. The syringe and “T” piece have been applied and air aspirated back into the syringe. The blood
is then purged back through the catheter and the catheter filled with heparinized saline. H, A “butterfly” of
waterproof 2.5 cm (1 inch) white tape is applied to bridge the end of the needle guard and the first 1 cm (0.4
inch) of catheter. I, If desired, the friction connection between the catheter hub and needle hub may be
secured with cyanoacrylate adhesive. J, A “sandwich” of 2.5-cm (1-inch) waterproof white tape is applied to
the long axis of the needle guard, catheter hub, and original “butterfly” of tape.

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