how to start a peripheral IV
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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Teaching Nursing Students to start an IV
- One of the most exciting tasks to learn in nursing school is starting an IV
- Though exciting, very important to learn best technique.
- Proper technique can decrease risk of hospital aquired infection.
- Primary concern with peripheral IV is phebitis and infection.
- Problems (as listed in the notes) can be prevented by site observation and
BOX 1. COMPLICATIONS OF PVC AND IV THERAPY
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Microorganisms introduced into the bloodstream via the cannula cause bacteraemia Extravasation Vesicant solution is administered into surrounding tissue Haemorrhage Bleeding occurs at puncture site
Infiltration Non-vesicant solution is administered into surrounding tissue Phlebitis The tunica intima is inflamed Source: RCN (2010); Pratt et al (2007)
Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Microorganisms introduced into the bloodstream via the cannula cause bacteraemia Extravasation Vesicant solution is administered into surrounding tissue Haemorrhage Bleeding occurs at puncture site
Infiltration Non-vesicant solution is administered into surrounding tissue Phlebitis The tunica intima is inflamed Source: RCN (2010); Pratt et al (2007)
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