Workshop Overview

This one-day workshop provides a review of the circulatory system, standard precautions, and factors to consider prior to collection of blood samples and initiation of peripheral intravenous therapy. Students will practice in a simulated setting in the laboratory.

Prerequisites:

• RN or RPN

About Workshop

• Detailed discussion of Intravenous system, IV therapy, Venipuncture procedure and equipment.
   
• Identifying equipment used for IV administration, and venipuncture including IV cannula, start pack, needleless connector, IV extension set, and securement dressing /device Performing venipuncture on a training arm, secure, and dress the site.
• Hands-on Practical training on simulated models of IV administration and techniques
• Dos and Don'ts in Intravenous administration (IV) procedure.
• Identifying approaches to take to prevent, detect, and minimize complications.
• Document appropriate information in the patient’s record  
• The procedure for discontinuing the IV.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the venous system.
• Describe the precautions to use to prevent the spread of infection and self-contamination.
• Locate the veins used for venipuncture and peripheral IV access.
• Identify the equipment used for venipuncture and for the delivery of intravenous therapy.
• Understand the physiological implications of IV infusion and electrolyte imbalance.
• Perform venipuncture on a training arm, secure and dress the site.
• Identify approaches to prevent, detect and minimize complications.
• Document appropriate information in the patient’s clinical record.
• Describe the procedure for administering blood and blood products, monitoring flow rate, performing tubing and fluid changes, assessing IV site, discontinuing IV, and assessing the client for adverse reactions.
• Identifying signs of IV site infection.