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ARIZONA HOME CARE/PATIENT CARE INFUSION PERIPHERAL IV PATIENT EDUCATION TOOL Name___ Nurse___ Scheduled Visit Day(s)___Your doctor has ordered medications to be given through a peripheral IV (PIV).Medication___

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1. Gather all necessary equipment and supplies - this includes sterile gloves, a tourniquet, an antiseptic solution, a syringe, an intravenous catheter, and tape.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
3. Identify a suitable vein for insertion - common sites include the back of the hand, forearm, or upper arm.
4. Apply the tourniquet above the chosen insertion site and ask the patient to make a fist to help dilate the vein.
5. Cleanse the skin around the insertion site with the antiseptic solution and allow it to dry.
6. Put on sterile gloves to maintain aseptic technique.
7. Pick up the syringe and insert it into the vein at a 10-30 degree angle, ensuring the bevel is facing up.
8. Advance the catheter through the needle into the vein until blood return is observed in the syringe.
9. Remove the tourniquet and secure the catheter in place using tape or a securement device.
10. Flush the catheter to ensure proper function and to prevent blood clot formation.
11. Document the procedure and monitor the patient for any complications or adverse reactions.

Who needs intravenous and vascular access?

1. Intravenous and vascular access is needed by various individuals, including:
2. - Patients undergoing surgery who may require fluid or medication administration during the procedure.
3. - Patients with certain medical conditions, such as dehydration, sepsis, or kidney disease, who require intravenous fluids.
4. - Individuals receiving chemotherapy or other long-term medication therapies.
5. - Patients in critical care settings who may require continuous monitoring and medication administration.
6. - Individuals with difficulty swallowing or gastrointestinal issues, who may rely on intravenous nutrition or medications.
7. - Emergency and trauma patients who need rapid access for resuscitation and stabilization.

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What is intravenous and vascular access?

Intravenous (IV) access refers to the method of delivering fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a patient's bloodstream through a vein. Vascular access is the process of obtaining access to the circulatory system for medical purposes, which can include IV access as well as other methods like central lines or arterial access.

Who is required to file intravenous and vascular access?

Healthcare providers or facilities that perform intravenous or vascular access procedures are typically required to file certain documentation or records related to these procedures.

How to fill out intravenous and vascular access?

To fill out intravenous and vascular access documentation, healthcare providers must include patient information, type of access used, date and time of the procedure, purpose of access, and any complications or outcomes observed.

What is the purpose of intravenous and vascular access?

The purpose of intravenous and vascular access is to allow for the efficient delivery of medications, fluids, and nutrients to patients, facilitate blood draws, and provide a pathway for monitoring a patient's health status.

What information must be reported on intravenous and vascular access?

Information that must be reported includes patient demographics, type of vascular access device used, insertion site, date and time of insertion, purpose of access, and any adverse events or complications that occurred during the procedure.