Introduction On Veni

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Greek word “tome”

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To cut

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Gk word “phlebos”

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Vein

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an incision into the vein for the purpose of drawing blood

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PHLEBOTOMY

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the process of obtaining intravenous access percutaneously for the withdrawal of blood or injection of a solution or drug

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VENOPUNCTURE,VENUPUNCTURE or VENIPUNCTURE

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the insertion of a needle or catheter/cannula into a vein based on the physician’s written prescription. The needle or catheter is attached to a sterile tubing and a fluid container to provide medications and fluids.

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INTRAVENOUS THERAPY

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used to highlight specific areas so that the organs, blood vessels, or tissues are more visible

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Contrast media

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can help the radiologist determine the presence and extent of disease or injury by increasing the visibility of all surfaces of the organ or tissue being studied.

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CONTRAST-ENHANCED IMAGING PROCEDURES

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use invasive techniques that require the introduction of both foreign objects (guide wires and catheters) and foreign substances (contrast media) into the body.

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ANGIOGRAPHIC AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES

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used to highlight blood vessels and enhance the structure of organs like the brain, spine, liver, and kidney

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INTRAVENOUS CONTRAST

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A clear, water-like contrast agent (usually an iodine compound) is contained in a special injector, which injects the contrast through a small needle taped in place

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INTRAVENOUS CONTRAST

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Standard Operating Policy procedures are established.

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to ensure safe I.V. contrast media drug administration practices
to protect the patients by maximizing benefits and minimizing risk
to protect the practice of registered professionals

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REDUCING THE RISK OF CONTRAST REACTIONS

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properly assess patient’s health status
obtain the medical history
review previous contrast reactions

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shortness of breath

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Dyspnea

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uncomfortable sensation of irritation of the skin which causes scratching or rubbing of the affected parts.

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Pruritus

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inclination to vomit

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Nausea

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ejection of matter from the stomach to esophagus.

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Vomiting

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an eruption of itching wheals, due to hypersensitivity to drugs.

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Urticaria/hives

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KEY POINTS PRIOR TO I.V. DRUG ADMINISTRATION

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A. PHYSICIAN’S WRITTEN ORDER
B. PATIENT ASSESSMENT
C. OBTAINING THE INFORMED CONSENT

Question 19

The administration of an intravenous drug is upon the written prescription of a licensed physician which is checked for the ff:

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1. Patient’s name
   
   2. Type of examination
   3. Type of contrast media to be administered

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B. PATIENT ASSESSMENT

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1. Clinical status of patient
   
   2. Patient’s diagnosis
   3. Condition of vein/skin
   4. Dominant arm (non)
   5. Cannula size
      
      • depends on age, the size & condition of the vein

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The patient’s risk status will be assessed prior to administration, so as to determine

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the type, quantity and dose of contrast to be administered.

Question 22

5+1Rs

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THE “RIGHT DRUG”
ON THE “RIGHT PATIENT”
WITH THE “RIGHT DOSE”
AT THE “RIGHT TIME”
IN THE “RIGHT LOCATION”
WITH THE “RIGHT DOCUMENTATION”

Question 23

10 R’s in Drug Administration

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Right Drug.
Right Patient.
Right Dose.
Right Route. 
Right Time and Frequency.
Right Documentation. 
Right History and Assessment. 
Drug approach and Right to Refuse. 
Right Drug-Drug Interaction and Evaluation.
Right Education and Information.

Question 24

RECORD KEEPING & DOCUMENTATION

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Name of injector
Date and type of contrast agent
Quantity and concentration of contrast medium
Record of any adverse reaction to the administered contrast medium (mild to severe complications)