IV Cannulation Flashcards
what are advantages of using the antecubital fossa for IV?
Usually fairly large veins
Easy access
Doesn’t hurt much
what are the disadvantages of using the antecubital fossa for IV?
-If patient bends their arm the IV fluid flow is easily obstructed
-If patient is obese these veins can be deep/difficult to access
-Ulnar artery can be fairly superficial (medial)
what are the advantages of using the dorsal hands for IV?
few, if any, superficial arteries
veins are very superficial
forms flat, non-articulating surface
what are the disadvantages of using the dorsal hand for IV
Smaller veins than AC
Hurts more than AC
if all else fails you can find a vein on the ___________ for IV
ventral wrist
what are the advantages of using the ventral wrist for IV
Reliable
Superficial
what are the disadvantages of using the ventral wrist for IV
HURTS
Small veins
Iatrogenic damage if not careful (tendons, radial artery)
what’s a disadvantage of using the dorsal foot for IV?
dirtier so higher chance of infection
what vein will be used if utilizing the lower leg for IV
saphenous vein
who are forehead/scalp vein IV’s used on?
newborns
what is a disadvantage of doing an IV with the neck
can’t tourniquet the neck
T/F with an angiocatheter the catheter will stay in the vein for the duration of tx not the needle
true
T/F the butterfly needle has a thicker catheter than a normal needle
false. no catheter
for a longer appt what would you use the angiocatheter or the butterfly needle?
angiocatheter
when inserting the IV the bevel should be facing __________
up
