Stuff Flashcards
What is venepuncture
Procedure of entering a vein with a needle
Why might someone need a to be venepunctured
Collect blood samples
Routine diagnostics
Monitoring purposes
Treatments
Intravenous cannulation
Goes into the vein and can be used for :
IV fluids
Blood products
Medications
The code in conjunction with venepuncture: Prioritising people
Think about what would happen if this process was delayed
Best interest of the individual
Does the person know what is happening. Consent ?
The code in conjunction with venepuncture: Practice effectively
Most up to date evidence
How to keep this practice up to date
Potential risks and how these will be mitigated
Documentation
The scope of your practice
The code in conjunction with venepuncture: preserving safety
When would it be inappropriate to undertake this skill (two failed attempts)
How will you minimise harm
What will you do when complications arise
To whom will you escalate concerns
The code in conjunction with venepuncture: Promote professionalism and trust
Acting with honesty and integrity
Ensuring you stay within your scope of practice
Ensuring your patient is informed of what you are doing and why
