How do you administer an IV injection?

How do you administer an IV injection?

How it works

1. Inject a needle into the person’s vein.
2. Push a small plastic catheter over the needle and into the vein.
3. Remove the needle, leaving the catheter in place.
4. Place an access cap over the catheter, which allows them to administer medications without having to re-inject a needle.

What are the sites of intravenous injection?

The preferred sites for IV cannulation

• Hand. Dorsal arch veins.
• Wrist. Volar aspect.
• Cubital fossa. Median antecubital, cephalic and basilic veins.
• Foot. Dorsal arch.
• Scalp. Scalp veins should only be used once other alternatives are exhausted.

Why IV injection is given slowly?

Medications administered by direct IV route are given very slowly over AT LEAST 1 minute (Perry et al., 2014). Administering a medication intravenously eliminates the process of drug absorption and breakdown by directly depositing it into the blood.

How do you administer an IM injection?

How to administer an intramuscular injection

1. Follow these steps for a safe intramuscular injection:
2. Remove the cap.
3. Draw air into the syringe.
4. Insert air into the vial.
5. Withdraw the medication.
6. Remove air bubbles.
7. Insert the needle.
8. Check for blood.

Where do you give a subcutaneous injection?

Subcutaneous tissue is all over your body, but the most common areas for subcutaneous injections are:

• the upper outer area of the arm.
• the front and outer sides of the thighs.
• the abdomen, except for a 2 inch area around the navel.
• the upper outer area of the buttocks.
• the upper hip.

What injections are given at 45 degree angle?

Subcutaneous injections are usually given at a 45- to 90-degree angle. The angle is based on the amount of subcutaneous tissue present.

At what angles injections given?

Overwhelmingly the evidence supports a 90 degree angle of needle insertion for intramuscular injection as being that most effective in terms of patient comfort, safety and efficacy of vaccine.

What are the parts of cannula?

An iv cannula has four parts, i.e. a metallic stylet with a luer chamber, a polyvinyl chloride cannula, a flashback chamber and a luer lock cap [Figure 1]. The iv cannulae can be converted into a nerve stimulator needle in four simple steps [Figure 2].

What is slow IV push?

Administration over 5 minutes or less are listed as IV push, while administration over longer durations of time (eg, over 5-10 minutes) are listed as slow IV injection; however, specific administration times are provided.

What happens if IV is too fast?

Complications related to the regulation of fluids include giving too much fluid too rapidly, causing fluid overload. Alternatively, not enough fluid may be given or it’s released too slowly. Overload can cause symptoms such as a headache, high blood pressure, anxiety, and trouble breathing.