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M O N T H 2 0 1 4 | S U P P L E M E N T T O O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E
V A S C U L A R A C C E S S
Intravenous
Innovations
T
he goal of intravenous access is inserting a
catheter in a single attempt, with minimal
trauma, and making sure that it can dwell in
the site for the length of time it'll take to
complete a procedure. As the most direct
Start IVs with vein-finding technology
and safety catheters.
Nancy L. Moureau, RN, BSN, CRNI, CPUI
Hartwell, Ga.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
ACCESS ADVICE
For best results, start
IVs on flat anatomy, away
from areas of flexion to
prevent dislodged catheters.
Avoid the wrist by a hand's-
width so as not to hit
arteries or the radial
nerve, which are
bunched close
to the veins.
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