Venipuncture Flashcards
What are the 3 main veins
cephalic (lateral elbow)
Median cubital (mid elbow)
Basilic (medial elbow)
What are Central Venous access
when the catheter terminals in the central vessel
IVC
PICC lines
portacath
subclavian
What equipment is needed for venipuncture
Alcohol /odine prep
tourniquet
gloves
tape
cotton balls
bandage
needles
Discuss needles
The bigger the gauge , the smaller the hole
25g is really small
What is an angiocath
‘IV”
needle inside cannula
cannula is left in
What are standard precautions
wear gloves
treat all blood like its infected
What are sites inappropriate for venipuncture
Arm on the side of mastectomy
edematous area
hematomas
Running transfusion
scarred areas
arms with cannulas, fistulas , or graft
area above an IV
If patient is on a blood thinner, what should you do
Hold pressure for longer period of time
How do you prep
Wash hands
wear gloves
confirm medication
Use large needle to dray into syringe
table syringe
What is the vein preference
median cubital
cephalic
Basilic
What can you do to help find the vein
have patient make fist
let arm hang
apply warm pack
pump up fist
