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IV steps
15 Steps of the IV technique
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Step 1 Precannulation | Check physicians order |
| Step 2 Precannulation | Wash hand |
| Step 3 Precannulation | Prepare equiptment |
| Step 4 Precannulation | Assess the patient and hes/her psychological preparedness |
| Step 5 Precannulation | Select site and dilate vein |
| Step 6 Cannula | needle selection |
| Step 7 Cannula | gloving |
| Step 8 Cannula | site preparation |
| Step 9 Cannula | vein entry |
| Step 10 Cannula | catheter stabilization and dressing management |
| Step 11 Post cannula | labeling |
| Step 12 Post cannula | equiptment disposal |
| Step 13 Post cannula | patient instructions |
| Step 14 Post cannula | rate calculation |
| Step 15 Post cannula | documentation |