Clamping is utilized in several scenarios, including:
Intravenous (IV) Therapy: To temporarily stop the flow of IV fluids or medications. Catheter Management: To control the flow of urine in patients with indwelling urinary catheters. Hemodialysis: To secure the dialysis lines and control blood flow. Surgical Procedures: To temporarily control bleeding by clamping blood vessels. Chest Tubes: To manage the removal of air, blood, or other fluids from the pleural space.