Junior

Junior specializes in Emergency RN.

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1. Trouble threading IV catheter

   Junior replied to Junior's topic in Emergency

   I consider this a new issue after reliable proficiency. I was doing fine, just going about my days as an ER RN and then "bam," now I think I am on a weird streak. I also am trying not to overthink it,or become timid because I know that a lot of medic...

2. Trouble threading IV catheter

   Junior replied to Junior's topic in Emergency

   Thank you for your response! I am going to try the tap, I have never seen that done. I have been an ER nurse for almost a year and have done many IVs but I think I just ran into a rough spell. I have watched a ton of videos, but I definitely won't s...

3. Trouble threading IV catheter

   Junior posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello :) I have no problem finding flash... but recently ran into the issue of once it's threaded. I will obtain the flash, drop my angle, advance slightly, then advance the catheter -- and then the cannula stops filling up with blood after I remove ...