IV insertion mistakes to avoid in nursing. IV cannulation can be tricky, and if you use the wrong technique when starting IVs, it can spell disaster for you or your patient.

In this video, Nurse Sarah explains some simple IV insertion mistakes to avoid. For example, if you fail to anchor the vein, it could easily shift (or "roll") to the side, causing you to miss. If you don't use the right angle, you could blow the vein, and so on.

These are things all nurses and healthcare professionals should consider during IV cannulation.

More IV Tips:    • How to Start an IV | IV Catheter Inse...  

#iv #nurse #nursing #ivinsertion

Join this channel to get access to perks:
   / @registerednursern  

Website: https://www.registerednursern.com/
More Videos:    • Dopamine IV Drip Calculation & Nursin...  
Nursing Gear: https://teespring.com/stores/register...
Instagram:   / registerednursern_com  
Facebook:   / registerednurserns  
Twitter:   / nursesrn  

Popular Playlists:

NCLEX Reviews:    • NCLEX Study Strategies  
Fluid & Electrolytes:    • Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing  
Nursing Skills:    • Nursing Skills Videos