IV Insertion Course

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IV Insertion Course Introduction

Maintenance of the IV

Drawing Blood from the IV

IV Placement Start To Finish (How to Start an IV)

How to Remove (discontinue) an IV

Giving Medication Through An IV Set Port

Understanding All The IV Set Ports

IV Drip Administration & Safety Checks

IV Drip Therapy – Medications Used for Drips

Needle Safety

IV Complications (infiltration, phlebitis, hematoma, extravasation, air embolism)

How to Secure an IV (chevron, transparent dressing)

IV Insertion Angle

Positioning

IV Catheter Selection (gauge, color)

Tips & Tricks

Selecting THE vein

Using Aseptic Technique

Supplies Needed

Tips & Advice for Pediatric IV

Tips & Advice for Newborns (Neonatal IV Insertion)

Combative: IV Insertion

Geriatric: IV Insertion

Tattoos IV Insertion

Dark Skin: IV Insertion

Bariatric: IV Insertion