I wanted to make you aware of the new *temporary* replacement pigtail kits that we have available right now. We have ordered the normal Wayne catheter replacements, but they will take a little more time to come. You can find the pigtail kits in the cabinets between Resus 51/52. I've attached the picture of the packet, and a quick video tutorial (https://tinyurl.com/578wnbve) that shows you how to use it.
Contents of the new kits:
- short needle
- guide wire
- 3-way stopcock
- Heimlich valve
- pigtail catheter
- dilator
This is a very basic kit, so I recommend that you grab the following supplies that are not included in the packet.
- 10cc syringe to attach to the needle
- Lidocaine supplies (lido, syringe, blunt needle, subQ needle)
- Chloraprep
- Sterile supplies: gown, sterile gloves, drape
- Gauze
- 11 blade scalpel
- Suture material, needle driver
- Occlusive dressing materials
Please note - there's no separate trocar! The kit requires you to use the guide wire as the trocar... so make sure you dilate well. If your patient has a higher BMI, talk to your attending about whether or not this is the appropriate kit for them.