{"product_id":"iv-starts-for-the-rn-and-emt-rapid-and-easy-guide-to-mastering-intravenous-catheterization-cannulation-and-venipuncture-sticks-for-nurses-and-para-paperback","title":"IV Starts for the RN and EMT: RAPID and EASY Guide to Mastering Intravenous Catheterization, Cannulation and Venipuncture Sticks for Nurses and Para - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTeam Rapid Response\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e From the Basics to Advanced techniques 3rd Edition for 2016 is New and Greatly Expanded with over 120 pages of text, graphics and illustrations to help you start IVs  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntravenous cannulation is one of the most difficult skills most RNs, LVNs and EMTs will learn. If you are scared out of your mind about starting IVs, you are not alone. It is an invasive and often painful procedure that requires both skill and practice to master.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaybe you are worried about hurting your patient. Or perhaps you are afraid of appearing incompetent in front of the patient if you are unsuccessful. All too often it seems easier to just ask someone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike any skill, some will be better than others. Some will learn faster, others it will take more time. Our goal is to provide you a RAPID and EASY way to master the IV stick  Not everyone will become an expert, and that's OK. But at a minimum, we want to impart every professional with the skill and confidence to start a routine, uncomplicated IV in their patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a new-grad who needs the essentials or a seasoned professional looking to learn some advanced techniques, everyone can always learn something new. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eIn depth review of the following: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasics to Advanced Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 120 pages of text, graphics and pictures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGauges-choosing the correct gauge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic anatomy and physiology of veins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies to distend veins and make them Pop Out \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to choose veins which to avoid\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA colorful, illustrated step-by-step guide to starting a standard IV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 methods to threading the catheter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e3 approaches to inserting the needle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGuide to the \"Floating technique\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVisual guide to what you are doing wrong when a vein blows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding and avoiding valves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Y-Bifurcation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInserting IVs in the elderly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVesicant medications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssortment of tips and tricks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eBy the end you will have not just the skills to start an IV, but the confidence to go out there and give each patient your two best shots.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e Example Chapter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThreading the catheter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt this point both the tip of the needle and the tip of the catheter are inside the vein. You will now need to thread the rest of the catheter into the vein. The catheter is fully inside the vein when only the hub sticks out. There are several different methods to advancing the catheter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Two Handed Technique\u003c\/b\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou have already visualized flash, lowered your angle, advanced 1-2mm and released the tourniquet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinue holding the needle in place\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWith your non-dominant hand, grasp the hub of the catheter and slide it forward into the vein\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSlowly withdraw the needle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace your thumb on the hub of the catheter to hold it in place\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse your index finger to press down above the site to prevent blood from spilling out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Single Handed Technique\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou have already visualized flash, lowered your angle, advanced 1-2mm and released the tourniquet.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinue holding the needle in place.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the index finger of the hand that is holding the needle to slide the catheter past the needle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContinue sliding the catheter until it is fully inside the vein.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e With the above two techniques, be careful that you are only advancing the catheter into the vein and not the needle. If the catheter is inside the vein it should be relatively easy and painless to advance it. 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