Accessability: Evaluating IV Access Choices

Synopsis

A clinical study module for nurse training intended to raise awareness of the changing role of nurses in the assessment of patients requiring intravenous (IV) therapy via peripheral and central venous catheters and in the care of patients with these devices. Experts differentiate between the insertion sites and the indication for use. Illustrates the characteristics of peripheral venous cannulae, midline catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCS) and centrally inserted central catheters and implantable ports. Nurses demonstrate both the insertions of peripheral line venous catheters and PICCS. Experts summarise the key legal and professional issues related to nurses’ role undertaking these procedures The assessment of patients prior to commencing IV therapy is illustrated. Also looks at the main aspects of patient care related to the maintenance of central venous catheters.

Series

Nursing Times Changing Practice, Series

Language

English

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Year of production

1999

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £12.95 (inclusive)

Documentation

Accompanying notes.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

intravenous procedures

Credits

Director

Penny Webb

Producer

Penny Webb

Writer

Stella Pendleton

Cast

Adrian Finighan

Production Company

Name

Healthcare Productions Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Bard

Distributor

Name

Healthcare Productions Ltd

Address

Unit 1.04 Bridge House
Three Mills
Three Mills Lane
London
E3 3DU

Notes

NO LONGER ACTIVE