Study Plan for IV Insertion Course for Nurses (Steps, Skills & Techniques) designed for College of the Desert

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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)

Selecting THE vein

Geriatric: IV Insertion