Peripheral Venipuncture: Site Placement and Management Movie Review 19??

Teaches nursing techniques that will help improve peripheral venipuncture and achieve more successful first starts. Describes the purposes of a peripheral IV and demonstrates the entire process, including vein selection, site disinfection, device insertion, securing the device, and dressing application. Also illustrates some of the available devices in use and presents guidelines on how to choose the correct one. Emphasizes three major areas of concern to the health profession, proper use of aseptic technique, familiarity with CDC Universal Practices, and proper site selection. Includes study guide. Approved for CE credit.

Distribution

AJN Video Library/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, American Journal of Nursing, 345 Hudson St., 16th Fl., New York, NY 10014, Phone: (212)886-1200, Toll-free: 800-256-4045, Fax: (212)886-1276, Email: info@nursingcenter.com, URL: http://www.nursingcenter.com, Remarks: For purchase & rentals contact: AJN Video Library, c/o West Glen, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

Available on VHS
Running time 28 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Nursing, Medical Care, Medical Education