On-Q QuikBloc cath over needle vs Pajunk eCath

[okayplayer]

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Anybody ever used these? The hospital we work at would prefer we use this vs. Pajunk eCath because of preferred vendor status. I know everybody loves that Pajunk product but I have yet to hear feedback about On-Q's version.

 

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Cheaper. Smaller needle, so a little tougher to get a good image on U/S. usually not a problem except for the very obese. Saves on the dermabond. Don't need it. Just don't like the feel. Trailed them and we were able to pass.


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[dmk5n]

We have both but are using more of the Quik Blocks recently for IS catheters and TAP catheters:
Bias: The rep is cuter.
Pros:
The QuiKBlok is easy to place. Just place the needle and leave the sheath. Voila!
No threading catheter like Pajunk.
Cons:
Its pretty bulky and very dull. e.g. we use a 14 gauge angiocath to nick skin for TAPs and either go thru the skin nick OR use the 14 gauge like a trocar. Just leave angiocath in situ. Durabond cement everything.
The velcro fasteners are somewhat fussy to secure the first few times but once you get hang of it, no problem.
Needle is too bulky for paravertebral blocks, IMO. I like to put 30 degree curve on needle to get between ribs on skinny smokers.