Intravenous Maintenance for Nurses
Presented by Sheila Andersen
Non-Financial: Sheila Andersen has no competing non-financial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
This course will give the nurse an overview on the maintenance of many IV sites. These include peripheral IV site, PORT-A-CATH, Midline, PICC line, and central line sites. A brief review is given of accessing the sites, running fluids, and care after discontinuing the sites.
Meet your instructor
Sheila Andersen
Sheila Andersen, RN, MSN, started her nursing career in 1982 when she graduated with her Practical Nursing degree. She worked in long-term care facilities until she returned to school and graduated in 1986 with an associate degree in nursing. From 1986 to 1988, most of her work was in the long-term care setting. In 1988,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Accessing the IV Site
This chapter reviews proper hand hygiene prior to accessing the IV. The technique for scrubbing the hub for accessing a line already placed will be discussed. An overview of accessing a PORT-A-CATH will be reviewed, including assessing and choosing the right kind and size of needle.
2. Signs and Symptoms of IV Problems
This chapter will review the signs and symptoms of IV infiltration. The signs and symptoms of infection of the IV site will also be discussed. Management of the IV site infection and infiltrated IV site is presented.
3. IV Lines for Long-Term Use and Troubleshooting Clotted Lines
This chapter will review which IV lines are appropriate for long-term use and the care of the different IV lines. A discussion on how to troubleshoot IV sites that will not flush will be done. Clot busters will be reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Medbridge courses.
Who creates Medbridge courses?
We work with industry-leaders, top researchers, and consultants to build content roadmaps that are then structured into courses, filmed, and edited by our production team before being launched to our site.
How often does Medbridge release new courses?
New courses are added monthly and are automatically included in your subscription as they launch.
How often does Medbridge update courses?
Medbridge reviews its courses annually for relevance and to assess if content is up to date. Based on these reviews it may be determined that a course is out of date resulting in the course being re-filmed or retired, if the content is no longer needed (e.g. a replacement course already exists, the concepts are no longer best practice, etc.).
How many courses does Medbridge offer?
We have over 3,000 accredited courses and we are continually updating our library with new courses. Check our course library for the most up-to-date count for your discipline.
Are there any additional fees for taking a Medbridge course?
There are no additional fees for taking a Medbridge course, obtaining a course certificate of completion, earning CEUs as a subscriber, or accessing any of the additional tools your subscription may include.
Is there a limit to the number of courses I can take?
There is no limit to the number of courses you can take as a subscriber! As a subscriber to Medbridge, you have unlimited access to over 3,000+ accredited CE courses.
If you are a Premium subscriber, you also have unlimited access to our Patient Engagement Tools such as the Home Exercise Program, Patient Education Library, Orthopedic Exam Tests, and Manual Therapy Techniques. We have over 7,000 exercises and over 650+ videos and handouts of patient education resources with more exercises and patient education added to the library based on subscriber feedback, volume of request and specialities.
What is your refund policy?
You are eligible for a refund provided your request is received within 30 days of your subscription purchase and your account has no activity.