Intra venous access can be a challenging skill for junior doctors. Venous cannulation is a painful experience for patients, and made significantly worse when multiple attempts are required. Venous access is often delegated to junior medical staff who are the least prepared for the task given their limited experience. This book provides help!
Intra venous access can be a challenging skill for junior doctors. Venous cannulation is a painful experience for patients, and made significantly worse when multiple attempts are required. Venous access is often delegated to junior medical staff who are the least prepared for the task given their limited experience. This book provides help!
PART 1 VENOUS ACCESS PLANNING. 1. Venous Access Glossary. 2. Venous Anatomy. 3. Basic Ultrasound Use. 4. Venous Access Assessment 5. Choosing the Right Venous Access Approach. PART 2. VENOUS ACCESS PROCEDURES. 6. Peripheral Venous Cannulation. 7. Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Venous Cannulation. 8. Midline Insertion. 9. PICC Line Insertion. PART 3. VENOUS ACCESS AFTERCARE/OVERVIEW. 10. Care & Maintenance of Venous Lines. 11. Complications. 12. Single Best Answer Assessment.