Nurses New Nurse
Published Feb 15, 2007
Scoobiedoo
41 Posts
I'm a new LPN and RN student. Many times when I try and get my IV stick my Pat winds up with a 'lump' in their vein. Hematoma?
WHAT am I doing incorrectly?
taramayrn
28 Posts
Are you "blowing" the vein? You shouldn't have a lump or anything if the cathalon is in the vein.
It was during a 'practice' session. I got blood and then removed the angio. After taking it out it blew up like a 2 peas.
You obviously weren't in the vein or you had perforated the vein during your IV start.
AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P
2,577 Posts
you either A: didnt completely thread the catheter in the vein (insert it a litte more after the flash) or B:went through both sides of the vein.
Some older people that are on anticoagulants require less pressure by either not using a turnequett (sp) or using a BP cuff instead becaue their veins blow the minute you touch them with a needle.
Swtooth
UM Review RN, ASN, RN
1 Article; 5,163 Posts
Also with the elderly, don't withdraw the needle too quickly.
Sometimes it just takes a half a second more to get a blood return.
twinmommy+2, ADN, BSN, MSN
1,289 Posts
Sounds like you went through the vein instead of into it. It happens often and don't let it scare you off. Just keep practicing!