vadsite octopus 0.9% sodium chloride (10mls per lumen) (10ml PosiFlush XS may be used ensure the packaging stipulates XS as only these syringes are externally sterile) 10iu heparinised 0.9% sodium chloride (2mls per lumen) only for Hickman or PICC lines with clamps (do not use in central lines) 10ml Luer-Lok syringes green needles antimicrobial chlorhexidine sponge disc dressing measuring tape (PICC line only) griplock or sterile broad steri-strips (Only if the PICC line does NOT have a SecurAcath insitu) Oncology Patients Only: Curos port protector for each lumen (not sterile, therefore do not place this onto the sterile area) Please note: if your hands are not socially clean and you need to wash your hands with soap and water (rather than alcohol gel), this must be carried out a minimum of 2 meters away from the working surface/dressing trolley and any CVAD equipment
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