IV therapy
Overview
Intravenous (IV) Therapy is a basic but vital skill used in every clinical setting for administering medication, parental 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 & 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 rates
- 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
