IH82 Venepuncture, cannulation and IV therapy update

Course summary

Designed for practitioners who currently perform these skills, this course offers the chance to hone your venepuncture and cannulation techniques along with learning more about IV administration.

Who should attend?

Acute Care Nurses
Primary Care Nurses
Allied Health Professionals

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	7 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

Review the indications and implications of venepuncture & cannulation, applying them to your practice.
Explore and use various types of equipment.
Be more proficient at safe venepuncture and cannulation technique.
Be more confident in dealing with the challenging patient.
Recognise possible complications and their appropriate management.
Calculate and competently administer a variety of IV drugs.

Course programme

Venepuncture and Cannulation
Indications for venepuncture and cannulation in your practice.
Health and safety, infection control
Equipment type and choices- peripheral and central venous access devices.
Anatomy: brief overview -land marking prime peripheral sites
Demonstration, hints and tips
Red flags, complications and management
Trouble shooting the difficult patient (e.g. drug abuser, obese patient, dehydrated patient).
Practical session- lets look at your technique
IV administration
Drug calculations review
Drug compatibility and instability
Legal and professional implications.

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