Vascular access tutorial for fy2
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This document provides guidance on vascular access and intravenous cannulation. It discusses which veins to use for resuscitation and the equipment, preparation, procedure, and documentation needed for cannulation. Potential signs of good veins and those to avoid are outlined. Possible complications from IV cannulation like infection, infiltration, thrombophlebitis, and extravasation are also described. The aim is to provide safe and effective intravenous access and treatment while avoiding patient discomfort or tissue damage.
Vascular access tutorial for fy2
- 1. Vascular access Mohamed Mohamed FRCSI PhD DESA EDRA MSc
- 3. “The aim of intravenous management is safe, effective delivery of treatment without discomfort or tissue damage and without compromising venous access, especially if long term therapy is proposed”
- 10. • What vein we use for resuscitation ?
- 13. Cannulation What equipment do you need? Dressing Tray Non Sterile Gloves Cleaning Wipes Gauze swab IV cannula (separate slide) Tourniquet Dressing to secure cannula Alcohol wipes Saline flush and sterile syringe or fluid to be administered Sharps bin
- 14. Preperation: Consult with patient Give explanation Gain consent Position the patient appropriately and identify the non- dominant hand / arm Support arm on pillow or in other suitable manner. Check for any contra-indications e.g. infection, damaged tissue, AV fistula etc.
- 15. Encourage venous filling by: Correctly applying a tourniquet (A tourniquet should be applied to the patient’s upper arm. The tourniquet should be applied at a pressure which is high enough to impede venous distension but not to restrict arterial flow) Opening & closing the fist Lowering the limb below the heart.
- 16. What are the signs of a good vein ? ¤Bouncy ¤Soft ¤Above previous sites ¤Refills when depressed ¤Visible ¤Has a large lumen ¤Well supported ¤Straight ¤Easily palpable
- 17. What veins should you avoid ? ¤Thrombosed / sclerosed / fibrosed ¤Inflamed / bruised ¤Thin / Fragile ¤Mobile ¤Near bony prominences ¤Areas or sites of infection, oedema or phlebitis ¤Have undergone multiple previous punctures
- 18. Procedure Wash hands prepare equipment Remove the cannula from the packaging and check all parts are operational Loosen the white cap and gently replace it Apply tourniquet Identify vein Clean the site over the vein with alcohol wipe, allow to dry
- 19. Remove tourniquet if not able to proceed Put on non-sterile gloves Re-apply the tourniquet, 7-10 cm above site Remove the protective sleeve from the needle taking care not to touch it at any time Hold the cannula in your dominant hand, stretch the skin over the vein to anchor the vein with your non-dominant hand
- 20. Insert the needle (bevel side up) at an angle of 10-30o to the skin (this will depend on vein depth.) Observe for blood in the flashback chamber
- 21. Lower the cannula slightly to ensure it enters the lumen and does not puncture exterior wall of the vessel Gently advance the cannula over the needle whilst withdrawing the guide, noting secondary flashback along the cannula Release the tourniquet
- 22. Apply gentle pressure over the vein (beyond the cannula tip) remove the white cap from the needle
- 23. Flush the cannula with 2-5 mls 0.9% Sodium Chloride or attach an IV giving set and fluid
- 24. Finally Document the procedure including ¤Date & time ¤Site and size of cannula ¤Any problems encountered ¤Review date (cannula should be in situ no longer than 72 hours without appropriate risk assessment.) ¤Note: some hospitals have pre-printed forms to record cannula events Thank the patient Clean up, dispose of rubbish
- 25. Possible Complications: The intravenous (IV) cannula offers direct access to a patient's vascular system and provides a potential route for entry of micro organisms into that system. These organisms can cause serious infection if they are allowed to enter and proliferate in the IV cannula, insertion site, or IV fluid.
- 26. IV-Site Infection: Does not produce much (if any) pus or inflammation at the IV site. This is the most common cannula-related infection, may be the most difficult to identify
- 27. Cellulites: Warm, red and often tender skin surrounding the site of cannula insertion; pus is rarely detectable.
- 28. Infiltration or tissuing occurs when the infusion (fluid) leaks into the surrounding tissue. It is important to detect early as tissue necrosis could occur – re-site cannula immediately
- 29. Thrombolism / thrombophlebitis occur when a small clot becomes detached from the sheath of the cannula or the vessel wall – prevention is the greatest form of defence. Flush cannula regularly and consider re-siting the cannula if in prolonged use.
- 30. Extravasation is the accidental administration of IV drugs into the surrounding tissue, because the needle has punctured the vein and the infusion goes directly into the arm tissue. The leakage of high osmolarity solutions or chemotherapy agents can result in significant tissue destruction, and significant complications
- 31. Bruising commonly results from failed IV placement - particularly in the elderly and those on anticoagulant therapy.
- 32. Air embolism occurs when air enters the infusion line, although this is very rare it is best if we consider the preventive measures – Make sure all lines are well primed prior to use and connections are secure
- 33. Haematoma occurs when blood leaks out of the infusion site. The common cause of this is using cannula that are not tapered at the distal end. It will also occur if on insertion the cannula has penetrated through the other side of the vessel wall – apply pressure to the site for approximately 4 minutes and elevate the limb
- 34. phlebitis is common in IV therapy and can be cause in many ways. It is inflammation of a vein (redness and pain at the infusion site) – prevention can be using aseptic insertion techniques, choosing the smallest gauge cannula possible for the prescribed treatment, secure the cannula properly to prevent movement and carry out regular checks of the infusion site.
- 35. References ¤ Clinical Skills Education Centre http://www.qub.ac.uk/cskills/index.htm ¤ Standards for Infusion Therapy RCN http://www.rcn.org.uk/publications/pdf/ standardsinfusiontherapy.pdf