Ellie explained that a three-way stopcock is "essentially just this little component doctors and nurses use in hospitals and clinics." Its primary role is to make it easier and safer for patients to take their medication. It is an essential tool to ensure that medical professionals are able to give their patients the best possible treatment available.
A three way stopcock is particular kind of valve in which one arm connected with other two arms. This is a device used by the doctors and nurses to change course of entering fluids in patients body. This way they are able to manage both the drugs and other fluids which enter into patients body. Healthcare providers can ensure the appropriate dose is delivered on time via a three way stopcock.
A three-way stopcock can be used by doctors and nurses to deliver different medicines via the IV (intravenous) line when a patient needs it. It creates an even safer and more efficient way to compound, mix, and dispense the right medications. It can be used to add different medications as well and mix medicine with salt water called Saline or IV line flush. This tool is very convenient for altercations of fluids flow by drastically reducing the amount in which tubes must be disconnected and reconnected.
The three way stopcock has been so important to the health treatment procedure, that is able to reduce chances of infection transmitting on patients. The device therefore means doctors and nurses do not come into direct contact with the IV line, keeping it clean thereby safer for patients. It is important, nonetheless, to be aware that three way stopcocks may leak in some instances. They will leak air bubbles into the IV line if they do. This may be harmful to the patients and can cause major issues.
Regular Cleaning- To ensure that a three way stopcock is functioning properly it has to be cleaned very often. All mounting arms and connections should be wiped down with an alcohol swab by healthcare personel before use. This reduces the risk of patients becoming unwell from infection. Together with a fresh stopcock for every use to avoid contamination. The stopcock can remain high pressure all the time of use, if healthcare providers adequately clean and maintain it thereby reducing germs that sit on the device causing leaks so patients are safe.
Three way stopcocks have their own set of dangers. Check the stopcock for cleanliness before each use. When leakage occurs air bubbles can be formed leading to very harmful results and possible complications for the patients. This is why it's crucial that healthcare professionals take care and perform correctly while handling three way stopcocks. This is achieved through clean up procedures and tips to keep you from taking a fall or the infection spreading.
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