Extension Line with 3 Way Stop Cock

A 3-way stopcock with extension tubing is a versatile medical device used in various healthcare settings for managing fluids and medications during procedures involving intravenous therapy, blood transfusions, and more. The extension tubing provides extra length and flexibility for connections, making the device easier to handle and reducing manipulations at the insertion site. This minimizes the risk of irritation and infection.

Here’s a breakdown of its uses:

• Intravenous (IV) Therapy: It allows for the administration of multiple medications or fluids simultaneously through a single access point, streamlining the process and reducing the need for multiple punctures.
• Medication Administration: Healthcare professionals can connect multiple syringes or IV bags to the different ports, enabling concurrent administration of various medications or infusions, which is crucial in critical care settings for timely drug delivery.
• Fluid Infusion and Withdrawal: The extension tubing facilitates efficient fluid infusion and withdrawal, whether administering IV fluids, blood products, or contrast agents. The stopcock provides a convenient interface for regulating flow rates and managing fluid volumes.
• Blood Transfusions: It helps connect the IV line to the blood bag for seamless transfusion and can also be used to administer additional fluids or medications during the process.
• Arterial Line Monitoring: The stopcock aids in monitoring critical patients, drawing blood samples, and checking arterial pressure via a three-way stopcock.
• Combining and Diluting Medications: Healthcare professionals can use the stopcock to combine or dilute specific medications before administration.
• Continuous Infusions: It allows for controlling and regulating the flow rate of multiple infusions for continuous drug or fluid delivery.
• Anesthesia Administration: Anesthesiologists use it to regulate the flow of anesthesia gases or medications during surgical procedures.
• Emergency Situations: The 3-way stopcock with extension tubing enables rapid control of blood, fluids, and medications in emergency situations like trauma or cardiac arrest.

Benefits

• Enhanced safety: Reduces movement at the cannulation site, minimizing mechanical irritation and lowering the risk of infection.
• Precise fluid management: Allows for controlled fluid administration and medication delivery.
• Multiple line access: Enables connection of multiple infusion lines or devices to a single access point.
• Kink-resistant tubing: Ensures smooth and uninterrupted fluid flow.
• Secure connections: Male Luer lock and integrated three-way stopcock provide secure connections.
• Visual confirmation: Transparent body allows for easy visualization of fluid flow and detection of air bubbles or blockages.

It is important to remember that 3-way stopcocks with extension tubing are generally intended for single-use and proper training is essential for their safe and effective utilization.