For a patient to die of an air embolism only it would have to be a bolus large enought to block the pulmonary artery. On the other hand it could cause other symptoms with a smaller bolus. Usually...
ButrflyGurl, Do not feel bad, most nurses miss the difference between the two. With Phlebitis you will see a red streak along the vein. There is often pain associated with this streak. With...
72 hours is the standard of care. Anything over 72 hours and the risk s of Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis go up. Just for information a MD can write an order to extend a PIV but, it does not take...
Thrombophlebitis is a known risk for PIV's. It has a higher risk in PIV's than in PICC's or Midlines. Unfortunately, rarely do staff nurses inform a patient of the risks associated with PIV's before...
Lori, I drove 120 miles to go to classes at IU East in Richmond almost every day for 6 years between my ASN and ASN-BSN degrees. If you lkike the school the drive is not that bad. I drive to Kokomo...