IV Therapy Flashcards
what is the main reason for putting in an IV?
administer fluid (hypovolemia, shock, burn injury, blood loss, electrolyte imbalance, heat illness)
how many lines do burn victims need?
2 huge lines
what do you need to think about when you decide on a size of IV?
what you are going to put in there, b/c if you have an abx or something caustic it will burn the vein up
what IV access do you need for TPN?
triple lumen
what is a contraindication for IV access?
site of cellulitis (can cause septicemia)
in whom should you avoid lower extremity IVs?
elderly
PVD
DM
which type of embolism is more likely with an iV?
pulmonary b/c IV can encourage clotting
what is the femoral line usually?
quad lumen
what type of IV access would you use in babies?
umbilical line
where should you avoid putting an IV?
antecubital space
who insserts a PICC line?
specially trained RN, radiology PA, physician
when would you use a PICC line?
IV access is not easily achieved and you know the pt will be in the hospital for a while
how many ports does a PICC line have?
2, one goes out, one goes in
when would you use a Hickman (tunneled) central line?
chemotherapy
what central line will you see in ICU?
swan-ganz (invasive pressure monitoring)
