What type of dressing should be used for a peripheral IV site?
Chapter 8. Intravenous Therapy Show
IV site dressings are intended to stop the introduction of microorganisms at the IV insertion site, which can lead to blood infection, and to help to stabilize IVs to prevent micro-movements, which can lead to phlebitis. Some principles of IV site dressing changes are:
Review the steps in Checklist 73 for changing an IV site dressing with no additional securement device.
Watch the following video PVAD-Short Dressing Change by Renée Anderson and Wendy McKenzie (2018) of Thompson Rivers University School of Nursing.
Watch the video PICC Dressing Change by Shari Caputo and Wendy McKenzie of Thompson Rivers University School of Nursing (2018). Critical Thinking Exercises
AttributionsFigure 8.27. Omläggning av PICC [Conversion of PICC] (modified) by Nurseirie is used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 unported license. Figure 8.28. PICC dressing securement device by author is licensed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license. Figure 8.29 Remove securement device by author is licensed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license. Figure 8.30 Stabilize catheter by author is licensed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license. How often dressing change is required for a peripheral venous access line?The Infusion Nurses Society specifies that the site care frequency is based on type of dressing: Transparent semipermeable dressings should be changed every 5-7 days and gauze dressings should be changed every 2 days.
How do you care for peripheral IV?IV Catheter Site Care. Wash your hands well. Put on clean, sterile gloves if you use them.. Peel the edges of the old dressing away from the skin. Hold the catheter and pull the dressing upward.. Check the exit site. Call the nurse if you have any of the problems listed on the bottom of this sheet.. How do you protect an IV site?The IV site should be kept dry at all times. This helps prevent infection and accidental IV line removal. Call the nurse if you notice any signs of complications.
When discontinuing an IV What type of dressing should you use?Obtain two sterile 2 x 2 gauze packages and tape or a non-adhesive self-adhering wrap, based on the patient's preference. Return to the patient's room, place the supplies on the bedside table that is on the same side as the patient's IV, and perform hand hygiene.
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