dawson16

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1. Unhooking IV pumps in Xray.....

   dawson16 posted a topic in Infusion

   Please comment on this IV situation in our hospital. 1. If an inpatient comes to our imaging dept. on a intravenous pump, then we are to re-stick a new venous site instead of using the access provided. What are current policies on unhooking IV pumps...

2. About to take the IV insertion class...

   dawson16 replied to christvs's topic in Infusion

   BD Healthcare systems have several videos you can download for venous puncture technique. Although it is illustrating their product, I found it extremely helpful. Also, check out the IV therapy nurse websites, they have great tips and they do work.

3. IV policies

   dawson16 replied to RN8's topic in Infusion

   Thank you so much, I will return to work tomorrow with this stragedy. I hope we can implement for the patients' sake.

4. IV policies

   dawson16 replied to RN8's topic in Infusion

   Please comment on this IV situation in our hospital. 1. If an inpatient comes to our imaging dept. on a intravenous pump, then we are to re-stick a new venous site instead of using the access provided. What are current policies on unhooking IV pumps...