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Withdrawing Medications from a Vial

Posted on 12th August 2011 by admin

Withdrawing Medications from a Vial Gather equipment. Check medication order against original physician’s order according to agency policy. Perform hand hygiene. Remove the metal or plastic cap on the vial that protects the rubber stopper. Swab rubber top with alcohol swab. Remove the cap from the needle by pulling it straight off. (Some agencies recommend […]

Withdrawing Medications from Ampule

Posted on 10th August 2011 by admin

Withdrawing Medications from Ampule Medical Equipments: Medical administration record (MAR) Sterile syringe and needle Extra needle of proper gauge and length according to the site of injection Ampule of prescribed medication Sterile gauze or alcohol swab Filter needle Nursing Procedures: Wash your hands. Hold the ampule and tap the top chamber quickly and lightly until […]

Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Venipuncture using an Over-the-Needle Catheter

Posted on 5th August 2011 by admin

[WATCH] Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Venipuncture using an Over-the-Needle Catheter

In medicine, venepuncture, venopuncture or venipuncture is the process of obtaining intravenous access for the purpose of intravenous therapy or obtaining a sample of venous blood. This procedure is performed by medical laboratory scientists, medical practitioners, some EMTs, paramedics, phlebotomists, dialysis technicians and other nursing staff. Venepuncture is one of the most routinely performed invasive procedures and is carried out for two reasons, to obtain blood for diagnostic purposes or to monitor levels of blood components (Lavery & Ingram 2005). Blood analysis is one of the most important diagnostic tools available to clinicians within healthcare. Its data is relied upon in the clinical setting for interpretation of a myriad of clinical signs and symptoms and developing skills in venepuncture can facilitate holistic and timely treatment.

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