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Pre & Post Cath
Supply Survey
by Charles Platt

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The following are pictures of supplies used during a routine diagnostic cath. They are provided to help study participants identify supplies.

Thanks for taking the time to review all of the supplies you use before and after a routine cath.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at: platt.charles@mccg.org To participate, please review the information and provide your input and comments. Thanks for your assistance.
Charles Platt
Medical Center of Central Georgia
912-633-1892

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Pre Procedure/Prep Activites

The following supplies are used to prepare the patient's room or provided to the patient:

  • Fitted sheet
  • Pillowcase
  • Top sheet
  • Reusable underpad
  • Patient valuables bag
  • Patient gown
  • Terry cloth slippers with skid-resistant soles, XL
  • Blanket, if requested by patient (not shown)


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    The following lab tests are run:
  • PT/PTT
  • Chem 7
  • Type & screen
  • CBC

    The following supplies are used to draw the patient's labs:
  • Exam gloves (not shown)
  • Tourniquet
  • Alcohol prep
  • Needle 22ga x 1"
  • Vacutainer holder
  • Blood collection tubes
       - Blue top (Buffered CIT Na)
       - Gold top (SST gel & clot activator)
       - Red top (No additive)
       - Purple top (K3 EDTA)
  • 2 x 2 Gauze (3)
  • Tape

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    The patient has a 12-lead ECG and the only additional supplies used are the 10 ECG electrodes.

    A temperature probe cover (not shown) is also used.

    A blood pressure cuff (not shown) is used.


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    The nurse starts the patient's IV and hangs fluid, using the following items:
  • Exam gloves
  • Tourniquet
  • Alcohol prep
  • Catheter 20 or 22ga x 1" with wings
  • Extension set Y 7.5" (hep lock)
  • Extension set/tubing with 2 valves, 35"
  • IV administration set/tubing, 105"
  • Tape
  • IV fluids, one of the following:
       - D 5 1/2 NS
       - 1/2 NS
       - D 5 W
  • Transparent dressing (See picture below)
    Patients with drips, require IMED tubing and pumps (not shown).
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    Transparent dressing used in starting IV.





    The patient is shaved and prepared for the cath.
    The following supplies are used:
  • Exam gloves
  • Corn starch powder
  • Razor (disposable)
  • ECG leads, radio-translucent (5)
  • Pulse Oxy sensor
  • Denture cup, if needed

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    Close-up of ECG electrodes bulk package. Come in groups of 5. These are cut into singles.


    Oxygen is sometimes needed and a nasal cannula is used.
    Other items used (not shown), include:
  • Bed pan or urinal

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    This is backtable prepared for use in the cath lab. In the future, we will list the supplies used during the procedure.


    Enlargement of left side of backtable.

    Enlargement of right side of backtable.


    Post Procedure/Recovery Activites

    When the patient returns from his or her cath, the technician or nurse prepare to remove the sheath. The following items are used to provide protection:
  • Exam gloves (May use sterile gloves if manual compression is required)
  • Face shield (disposable, but reusable unless soiled)
  • Gown

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    The following items are used following the cath:
  • Betadine swabsticks - to prep the area prior to sheath removal (1 package contains 3)
  • 4x4 Gauze sponges, 12 ply - to wipe off excess betadine and for spills (1 package)
  • Compression disc - see sizes/types below

    After blood flow has stopped, the following items are used:
  • Tincture of Benzoin - sprayed on skin around site skin protection and better adhesive bandage holding.
  • 4x4 Gauze sponges, 4 ply - rolled/folded to cover wound (3 packages)
  • Elastic bandage - to hold the sponges in place to form a pressure dressing.

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    This is the mechanical pressure holding device.

    These are the three types of compression discs used.

    This is a graphic of the four sizes and types of compression discs available.

    When the patient is ready to be released, the IV access is removed and the following items are used (items not shown):
  • Exam gloves
  • 2x2 gauze sponges (3)
  • Tape

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