Infusion tube

IV catheter

A drip tube is a thin medical tube used to introduce fluids, medications, or blood into the body through a vein or another opening, using an infusion system. The tube is a central part of the process of infusing fluids, medications, or blood in medical situations that require medical support.

Technical characteristics:

• Material: Made from sterile medical materials such as PVC, silicone, or TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) that are suitable for medical use and durable.
• Length: Varies as needed, usually between 30 cm and 1 meter.
• Diameter: The tubing is available in different sizes, according to the diameter of the vein (the diameter is measured based on the size suitable for infusion).
• Types of connections: The tubing includes standard or commonly accepted connections, such as a connection to an infusion system, a connection to a syringe, or a connection for fluids/medications.
• Features:
  • High flexibility for adapting to different infusion lines.
  • Equipped with an internal catheter (occasionally) for comfort and accuracy.
  • Provides controlled flow and fluids to the patient efficiently.

Characteristics and Form of Use:

The infusion catheter is usually inserted into a vein in a body structure such as the arm or hands of the patient (or at other times in the field in cases of bleeding or medical emergencies), and is connected to an infusion system to provide medications, fluids, or blood into the patient's bloodstream. The insertion of the catheter should be performed by a qualified medical team while maintaining sterility and proper working technique to prevent infections.

Relevant fields of activity and professionals:

Doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical teams in hospitals, emergency rooms, intensive care, orthopedics, neurology, emergency medicine, and fluid therapy.