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    The document provides instructions for venipuncture technique in 3 steps: 1) Vein dilatation includes using a tourniquet, gravity, fist opening/closing, and warm compress to expand the vein. 2) Site preparation involves cleaning the skin in a circular motion from center outward. 3) Catheter insertion involves adjusting the angle of insertion, piercing the skin to enter but not penetrate the vein, advancing the catheter into the vein by sliding it over the needle, and securing the site.

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    The document provides instructions for venipuncture technique in 3 steps: 1) Vein dilatation includes using a tourniquet, gravity, fist opening/closing, and warm compress to expand the vein. 2) Site preparation involves cleaning the skin in a circular motion from center outward. 3) Catheter insertion involves adjusting the angle of insertion, piercing the skin to enter but not penetrate the vein, advancing the catheter into the vein by sliding it over the needle, and securing the site.

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    Venipuncture Technique

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    Tere Guillermo
    The document provides instructions for venipuncture technique in 3 steps: 1) Vein dilatation includes using a tourniquet, gravity, fist opening/closing, and warm compress to expand the vein. 2) Site preparation involves cleaning the skin in a circular motion from center outward. 3) Catheter insertion involves adjusting the angle of insertion, piercing the skin to enter but not penetrate the vein, advancing the catheter into the vein by sliding it over the needle, and securing the site.

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    VENIPUNCTURE TECHNIQUE

    Vein dilatation Site preparation Catheter insertion Securing the catheter

    Vein dilatation

    Tourniquet = 6 to 8 inches above the venipuncture site Gravity = extremity should be below the heart Open and close the fist of the patient Warm compress maximum of 10 minutes Multiple tourniquet 2 to 3 may use

    Site preparation

    Work from center outward in a circular motion

    Catheter insertion

    Adjust angle of insertion. 5 to 25 degrees depending on the depth of the vein, pierce skin to reach but not penetrate vein. enter vein either directly above or from the side in one quick motion.

    If backflow of blood is visible, straighten angle and advance needle. Hold needle hub and slide catheter over the needle into the vein. Never reinsert needle into a plastic catheter tip; hold catheter hub in place Never reinsert a stylet back into a catheter

    Release tourniquet and attach infusion tubing. Open clamp enough to allow drip. Cover the insertion site with a transparent dressing. Label with type and gauge of catheter, date time and your initials arm board regulate

    Securing the catheter


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