How to Start an IV

Step by Step directions on how to start and IV.
**As with all nursing skills, be sure to review your facility's policy and procedure before performing.**
Disclaimer: This video is intended for healthcare professionals. As always be sure to follow your facility policy and/or textbook as your reference.
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[@thepcal9654]

The floor nurses asked us not to put the label or anything else that would obscure the visualization of the insertion site because they are having to monitor the insertion site for s/s like infection, leaky vein, phlebitis, etc. YT won’t let me add a photo, but we put the label running the same direction as the vein on the outside edge on the tegaderm. 17 year ER nurse and you’re my go to when I’m precepting new nurses. Thank you!!

[@NurseErica]

Wow! That is a huge compliment!!! Sending you a big hug, I respect ER nurses so much

[@sophiaforgada3749]

I love how you showed us with the tubing. Great visual! I am so nervous to put in my first IV.

[@NurseErica]

Trust that everyone is nervous to put in their first IV. But remember the basic concepts.

[@AllezlesParisiens]

I’ve watched so many of your videos and this is the first time I’ve noticed you’re a lefty!

[@yay_its_amy]

This video demonstration/walk through is hands down the best I've seen so far. I appreciate how you mentioned properly securing the site with the least amount of tape. 10/10!!! 😁👏

[@AllezlesParisiens]

Very helpful! Thank you. I’m going back to the icu after years of doing dialysis and I haven’t started an iv since then.

[@kay4christ779]

Thank you!! Great refresher for me as a new nurse.

[@tracir3072]

Nice job. Very clear and camera angles were great also. Thank you😊

[@thepcal9654]

I absolutely LOVE your videos! For diaphoretic patients we use a little benzoin, the steri strip adhesive (away from the insertion site) to help the tegaderm, tape, etc to adhere.

[@NurseErica]

Great tip! We use to use the benzoin in the ICU for our intubated patients

[@princessnandi5399]

I've been binge watching your videos all day! I'm going to be a pediatrician when I complete med school so your videos really help!

[@porcelaindolli3]

LOL thats cute. show me a provider who starts their own ivs. As a nurse Im impressed if a provider would even know how

[@princessnandi5399]

@@porcelaindolli3 i’m confused. i’m in high school and have no idea what you’re talking abt. if this is negativity spread it somewhere else

[@porcelaindolli3]

@@princessnandi5399 dream big kiddo. lmao

[@stupidstickmen84]

How come you didn’t rotate the catheter tip 360°before insertion?

[@user-qq1gv8hf8n]

Your accent is awesome! :)

[@viceads18]

*Do not put the tape on any other surface. Other surfaces are dirty. You don’t have to get it “ready” before you place it. Place the IV, place the tegaderm over the IV, then take your tape off the roll.

[@alwaysv]

Ty

[@auroradeguzman5475]

hi,can you please upload a video about manual cvp measurement would appreciate it so much thanks

[@NurseErica]

Will work on that. Thank you for the feedback

[@francisjuarez7342]

After nursing school is there a course that we can take to get extra help on ivy ??? Can someone let me know

[@reardelt]

Can we just use a wing needle for IV ?

[@NurseErica]

Some places use butterfly needles in the office, they are used for one time use. I have never seen them used in the hospital for longer use.

[@ianshelton6662]

Where do you purchase your supplies?

[@NurseErica]

I work in a simulation lab. We use diamedical, and pocket nurse for a lot of our supplies.

[@ianshelton6662]

@@NurseErica I actually have owned a simulated operating theatre for pretend dental surgery since I was 13. I have my own surgical tools, infusion pump, IV supplies, and even a ventilator and monitors for Anaesthesia.

[@NurseErica]

that's excellent! 13, very impressive!

[@micheller1375]

Sometimes patients’ are diaphoretic. How do you make sure the tape surrounding the IV sticks to the patient’s skin?

[@NurseErica]

Great question! Before applying the adhesive be sure to wipe the skin with alcohol and dry the skin to help the adhesive stick. If the patient is diaphoretic, reinforce as needed. You can also add a roller gauze (kerlix) dressing to help secure it. Be careful with using too much tape, it can damage the patient's skin.

[@viceads18]

Benzoin tincture on the skin since it’s sticky; coban over it and preferably leaving the insertion site visible.

[@jocelynmurphy2415]

Rn or Lpn ☺️

[@lrcrawford216]

That's what part I am scared of that part

[@JanetKonneh]

Thank you, but this is my first time watching Movies

[@armandoolivarez8637]

Where do you learned how to start and protect an IV?

[@NurseErica]

I will be completing a video on how to maintain an IV, as well as IV complications... stay tuned, should be completed by next week.

[@armandoolivarez8637]

@@NurseErica Is there any law or norm in your country for this?

[@DeniseRene407]

We were taught on mannequins at my school and we were allowed to start IVs during our clinical rotations on actual patients. Otherwise you would learn when you start working as a nurse. I did have opportunities to start IVs on patients during clinical but I was always too nervous to do so. So, I will have to learn and practice on the job. In my area different facilities have their own “policies and procedures” regarding starting and maintaining IVs and they will i for you during orientation.

[@NurseErica]

That's great. Don't worry, we are all nervous in the beginning. The best way to become more comfortable is to do it as many times as you can.

[@NurseErica]

Each facility will have their own policy and procedure. This video covers the main concepts that I have experienced in my practice.

[@user-zc4fi8gs1r]

Nurse if you are not married 😂iam here❤ say hi let get started