Experience Enhanced Safety and Performance with the BD Integra Syringe

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The BD Integra Syringe
3. Enhanced Features and Performance
4. Injection Sizes and Usage
5. Advantages of Low Waste Space Volume
6. Simple Activation Process
7. Detachable Needle for Clinical Flexibility
8. Needle Compatibility and Precautions
9. Safety Measures and Disposal Procedures
10. Activation of Safety Device

The BD Integra Syringe: Enhanced Safety and Performance

The BD Integra Syringe is the latest generation of sharps injury protection devices that provide enhanced safety features for healthcare professionals. This syringe is designed to retract the needle into the barrel, offering superior sharps protection once the safety device has been activated. It maintains the look and feel of a BD conventional syringe but with added performance advantages.

1. Introduction

Needlestick injuries and sharps-related accidents are a significant concern in healthcare settings. The BD Integra Syringe is a revolutionary solution that addresses this issue by incorporating a retractable needle design, ensuring the safety of healthcare professionals and reducing the risk of needlestick injuries.

2. The BD Integra Syringe

The BD Integra Syringe offers several key features that make it a preferred choice in healthcare facilities. With wide flanges designed for stability and comfort, healthcare professionals can have better control and precision during injections. The clear barrel and bold scale markings further allow for accurate dosage measurements, ensuring patient safety.

3. Enhanced Features and Performance

Compared to conventional syringes, the BD Integra Syringe offers enhanced features and performance advantages. Its unique thread design brings the advantage of low waste space volume, known as Trulock technology. This results in significantly reduced medication waste over time, benefiting healthcare facilities by minimizing costs and promoting sustainability.

4. Injection Sizes and Usage

The BD Integra Syringe is available in an array of three-milliliter sizes, making it suitable for both intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (Sub-Q) injections. These different sizes cater to various medication requirements, ensuring flexibility and accuracy in dosage administration.

5. Advantages of Low Waste Space Volume

The low waste space volume feature of the BD Integra Syringe is a significant advantage for healthcare facilities. By using a syringe with reduced waste space, facilities can effectively minimize medication waste, leading to cost savings and improved environmental sustainability.

Pros of Low Waste Space Volume:

• Cost-effective due to reduced medication waste
• Promotes environmentally sustainable practices

Cons of Low Waste Space Volume:

• Requires healthcare facilities to adopt the BD Integra Syringe system

6. Simple Activation Process

The BD Integra Syringe has a simple one-handed activation method, ensuring a seamless transition for healthcare professionals. The activation process is similar to traditional syringes, requiring minimal change in technique. The full dose of medication is always delivered before the safety device is activated, guaranteeing accurate and efficient administration.

7. Detachable Needle for Clinical Flexibility

The BD Integra Syringe offers clinical flexibility through its detachable needle feature. Healthcare professionals can easily change needles for different purposes such as aspiration and medication administration. It is important to note that only BD Integra needles are compatible with the BD Integra Syringe, standard hypodermic needles cannot be used.

8. Needle Compatibility and Precautions

When using the BD Integra Syringe, it is crucial to follow the provided instructions and safety precautions. The needle should be firmly tightened onto the syringe before use to ensure proper functionality. Care should be taken not to damage the needle point when removing the needle shields, minimizing the risk of contamination.

9. Safety Measures and Disposal Procedures

The BD Integra Syringe's retracting safety feature can be activated before or after the needle is withdrawn from the patient. When activating the safety device outside of the patient, caution should be exercised to minimize splatter. The syringe should be held securely, away from oneself and others, while pushing the plunger rod until two clicks are sensed. After activation, the needle will retract into the syringe, and the plunger will be recessed into the barrel.

10. Activation of Safety Device

To activate the safety device before needle withdrawal, pressure should be applied to the plunger rod with the thumb as medication is being administered. Once all medication has been dispensed, continue pushing the plunger rod until two clicks are sensed. The needle will then retract into the syringe, and the plunger will be recessed into the barrel. Following use, the BD Integra Syringe should be immediately discarded into an approved sharps collector, following the institution's policy for safe disposal of medical sharps waste.

Highlights

• The BD Integra Syringe offers enhanced safety features, protecting healthcare professionals from needlestick injuries.
• Its retractable needle design ensures safety by retracting the needle into the syringe barrel.
• The syringe maintains the look and feel of a traditional syringe but with added performance advantages.
• Wide flanges, clear barrel, and bold scale markings provide stability, accuracy, and dosage precision.
• The syringe is available in three-milliliter sizes, suitable for IM and Sub-Q injections.
• Low waste space volume, or Trulock technology, reduces medication waste, saving costs and promoting sustainability.
• The syringe has a simple activation process, requiring minimal change in technique.
• The detachable needle provides clinical flexibility for aspiration and medication administration.
• It is important to use BD Integra needles specifically designed for use with the BD Integra Syringe.
• Safety measures should be followed during activation of the safety device and proper disposal of the syringe.

FAQ

Q: Can I use standard hypodermic needles with the BD Integra Syringe? A: No, only BD Integra needles are compatible with the BD Integra Syringe. Standard hypodermic needles cannot be used.

Q: How does the BD Integra Syringe reduce medication waste? A: The BD Integra Syringe features low waste space volume, known as Trulock technology, which minimizes medication waste over time, leading to cost savings and improved environmental sustainability.

Q: Can the safety device be activated before needle withdrawal? A: Yes, the safety device can be activated before or after the needle is withdrawn from the patient. It is important to follow the provided instructions for proper activation.

Q: What precautions should be taken when using the BD Integra Syringe? A: It is essential to firmly tighten the needle onto the syringe before use, avoid damaging the needle point when removing the needle shields, and follow standard safety procedures for disposal of the syringe into an approved sharps collector.

Q: Can the BD Integra Syringe be used for venipuncture or blood drawing? A: No, the BD Integra Syringe should not be used for venipuncture or blood drawing procedures. It is specifically designed for injections.

Resources:

• BD Integra Syringe User Manual (URL)
• Institution's Policy on Sharps Waste Disposal (URL)