Have you ever started an IV on yourself?

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I felt my IV skills have been getting a little rusty after having not done one in quite some time so tonight I started one on myself for the refresher course. Anyone else do this? I didn't actually infuse anything, just did the stick for the practice. I found out it's much easier to do your own than someone elses. Okay, I'm weird, what can I say???:D

Never done it to myself but let nursing students practice on me a couple of times. Have done BS checks on myself before a few times.

David

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No, have not done it to myself, but I have the proverbial ropes for veins in my hands, forearms, and AC. I have been used as practice by nursing students and fellow nurses who thought their skills were rusty A LOT.

Kevin McHugh

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Specializes in Geriatrics, LTC.
Originally posted by Duckie

I felt my IV skills have been getting a little rusty after having not done one in quite some time so tonight I started one on myself for the refresher course. Anyone else do this? I didn't actually infuse anything, just did the stick for the practice. I found out it's much easier to do your own than someone elses. Okay, I'm weird, what can I say???:D

You have way too much free time!!!!

LOL:roll

Seriously....that takes alot of guts to do on yourself.

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UGH! My fear of needles is second only to the bee thing!

Heather

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Specializes in Hemodialysis, Home Health.

Sure have..SEVERAL X...also did my own PPD just for practice...and lo & behold, I actually made a wheal !!! Guess needles never have bothered me..and I ALWAYS WATCH when someone else sticks me or has to start an IV...couldn't stand NOT to watch !:rolleyes:

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.

no, i haven't.

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No, but I give myself IM injections every month. Just don't psych yourself out and do it fast. Needle hurts more if you ease it in.

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Yep, several times

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Duckie hat off to you, I don't have the courage to set up an IV on myself, I gave you all the credit girl. I have given myself injections in the thighs and do my Blood sugars all the time for regular checks. I really dont like giving myself injections, but I have only done it on two occassions.

Maybe the best person to practice on is yourself as you have done.

Continue your courage.

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Specializes in Med-Surg Nursing.

No, I'm not that coordinated. I have a hard time poking my finger with a lancet when I get "signed off" on the accucheck machine at work!

Needles-----tis better to give than receive.

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I run from the wrong end of a needle!! Don't like to be on the receiving end at all!!

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Never on myself, but my husband (being the great guy he is) let me practice on him when I was in school. He has alot of faith in me!!

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