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A “Woggle“ is used to secure the skin over a large-bore venous access site after the sheath is removed. It provides enough pressure to keep the site from bleeding while allowing the physician to check the site periodically without having to cut and tie a knot. | A “Woggle“ is used to secure the skin over a large-bore venous access site after the sheath is removed. It provides enough pressure to keep the site from bleeding while allowing the physician to check the site periodically without having to cut and tie a knot. | ||
Revision as of 22:17, 4 March 2020
A “Woggle“ is used to secure the skin over a large-bore venous access site after the sheath is removed. It provides enough pressure to keep the site from bleeding while allowing the physician to check the site periodically without having to cut and tie a knot.
If a patient comes to your unit with a woggle in place, be aware it is not a sheath!
- It does not penetrate the skin
- If you release it, you will most likely have an immediate bleeding situation on your hands
- It does not have to be dressed, but it is best to secure it from being pulled
The procedure physician is aware of the woggle, and will deal with it personally.
