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IV Placement
« Thread Started on Apr 20, 2007, 11:34am »

Tips for IV Placement

Before IV Placement - Make sure they know that absolutely no adhesives can be used on the skin. If possible, ask for a 24 gauge needle, I believe it is the smallest IV they have but they can't always use that one. Get materials ready to secure IV once it is in. Tell them to gently dab the alcohol on the skin, do not wipe.

Securing IV - There are different ways to secure an IV without adhesive. It's up to you. First have them put a small piece of gauze underneath the IV so it doesn't get pushed down onto the skin. I usually bring my own Conform wrap and they wrap around semi-tightly and tape the gauze to itself to secure it. Remember to tell them tape can be used only if it does not touch the skin. Another thing you can use is Coban. It sticks to itself but not the skin and can be used to secure an IV. The IV can still come loose so avoid too much movement or bending of the arm (assuming that's where the IV is) MORE TIPS ON SECURING THE IV COMING SOON.

Removing IV - Gently unwrap or cut away gauze and make sure someone is holding the IV in place so it doesn't jiggle too much and cause discomfort. Once it's all unwrapped they can place a piece of gauze over the site and pull out the IV while you apply some pressure with the gauze until any bleeding stops.

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