B.Braun Introcan-W 22G X 1” 35 Ml / Min IV Cannula

B. Braun Introcan-W IV Cannula – What Healthcare Teams Need to Know

This is the go-to IV catheter when you need reliable venous access that won’t let you down. The Introcan-W is built for those everyday situations where you need decent flow but aren’t dealing with trauma or major resuscitation – think routine medication drips, fluid replacement, or standard blood draws.

What Makes This One Different At 22-gauge with a 1-inch length, this catheter hits that sweet spot for most adult patients. You’re looking at about 35 ml per minute flow rate, which handles most of what you’ll throw at it without being overkill.

The hub is see-through, so you’ll get a clear flashback when you’re in the vein – no guessing games. Plus, it’s made without latex or DEHP, so you don’t have to worry about those particular sensitivities.

When You’d Reach for This One Perfect for:

• Getting IV access for medication administration
• Fluid therapy when the patient isn’t severely dehydrated
• Blood sampling if your facility protocols allow it
• Any situation where you need reliable access but not massive flow rates

Getting It Right Obviously, this is healthcare professional territory only. You’ll want to use proper sterile technique when inserting, just like any other IV access. Once you get flashback and you’re confident you’re in the vein, secure it well so it doesn’t shift around and infiltrate.

After you’re done with it, toss it in the sharps container – these are one-time use only, no exceptions.

Pro Tips from the Field Pick your catheter size based on what the patient’s veins look like and what kind of therapy you’re planning. If someone needs long-term IV access, make sure you’re rotating sites to avoid thrombophlebitis or other complications.

Keep an eye on the insertion site throughout treatment. If the patient complains of pain or you see swelling or redness developing, something’s probably going wrong and it’s time to reassess.

And here’s the obvious but important reminder – never try to clean and reuse these. They’re single-use for good reasons related to infection control and device integrity.

Bottom Line The Introcan-W does what it’s supposed to do reliably. It’s not fancy, but it gets the job done for routine IV therapy. When you need dependable venous access without overthinking it, this catheter delivers consistent performance shift after shift.