IV Sites

[lindylou88]

Hi. I was wondering if anybody has a list of all the IV sites? I've been searching online & can't seem to find one. I have the very beginning of the list but am unable to get the rest of it & having it would really help me out! Thank you!

[turnforthenurse, MSN, NP]

As others have said, you just find whatever vein you can find.

ER loves to stick them all in the AC unless it's a really bad vein. They don't heplock their IVs either (at least not at my hospital!)

As far as documentation goes, if it's in the AC, we document "#20 in L (or R) AC." Anywhere else it's just the general location...R/L arm, forearm, wrist, hand...and of course the gauge #.

[That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

Start low and go up. When in doubt stick it in the AC. That was a general rule for us but take what you can get. And dont forget when you should suggest PICC lines!

With documenting it is real vague like others have said. R or L FA 18G