IV therapy
Overview
Intravenous (IV) therapy is a basic but vital skill used in every clinical setting for
administering medication, parenteral nutrition, blood transfusion and maintaining
fluid and electrolyte balance. Peripheral IV cannulation is a fundamental nursing
skill that requires rigorous training and reinforcement to avoid procedural
complications. The aim of this module is to provide nurses with knowledge and
skills on the principles and techniques of IV cannulation and procedures related
to that.
- Time Duration : 6 hrs
- Number of Participants : 15
- Review the anatomy and physiology of circulatory and venous system
- Discuss indications and contraindications of IV therapy
- Identify various veins and sites used in IV therapy
- Differentiate types of IV cannulas
- Practice IV cannulation in a simulated environment
- Explain approaches to detect and prevent complications of IV therapy
- Calculate IV drip rate
- Discuss modern techniques used in IV therapy
- Multimedia audio visual aids
- Venipuncture arm model
- Handouts
- Practice session on task trainer
- Demonstration of IV cannulation on training arms
- Practice session in a simulated environment
- Knowledge and skill assessment
