Although IV cannulation is a commonly performed clinical procedure, it is associated with significant risks and complications, which can cause pain for patients.
In depth review of the following:
- Basics to Advanced Techniques
- Over 99 pages of text, graphics and pictures
- Gauges--choosing the correct gauge
- Basic anatomy and physiology of veins
- Strategies to distend veins and make them Pop Out!
- How to choose veins which to avoid
- A colorful, illustrated step-by-step guide to starting a standard IV
- 4 methods to threading the catheter
- 3 approaches to inserting the needle
- Guide to the "Floating technique"
- Visual guide to what you are doing wrong when a vein blows
- Finding and avoiding valves
- The Y-Bifurcation
- Inserting IVs in the elderly
- Vesicant medications
- Assortment of tips and tricks
