How to start an IV : Antecubital Fossa

This video demonstrates the technique to start an IV in the antecubital fossa. See our other videos for starting an IV on the dorsum of the hand or other great medical videos!

[carlaagius]

Watching this for my exposure therapy for my phobia. Well, I made a lot
Of weird sounds whilst watching that! Like cries. Ermmmm. Very relieved once it’s over. But now I have to keep watching it until I’m okay with the video. Wish me luck.

[vivax]

This is well illustrated, thanks for using a real model, its easy to relate

[curly]

Just watching this over and over again to desensitize myself for when I get IV anesthesia for my wisdom teeth extraction.

[aliciaross]

Even with a flash of blood, after removing the needle, and connecting the syringe, I would consider one of two options. 1. let some blood fall onto a gauze pad placed under the catheter to remove all air and then place the syringe or tubing. 2. connect the syringe to the catheter and draw back a small amount of blood into the syringe to be certain that the catheter is in the vein.
great video!

[ccavrn]

Once you get a flash, take off the touniquet BEFORE removing the needle. The Flush should be attached to the extension set, then attach the set to the Hub and flush catheter.

[rossmar]

The best video I have ever seen on IV insertion! Thank you so much!!!

[MeliGirlM]

Really awesome video! Thanks for the tips and for being so straight forward.

[xAHSx]

Other tips. Dont occlude the catheter with your thumb. Use your ring finger so you can hold the end of the cath with your index and thumb. Easier to apply your J loop or syringe that way. Also pull back on a syringe to check if the IV is patent. Blood flowing into syringe means you hit your mark.

[sherrymelton]

I found this very helpful.  Thanks for a great video. Looking forward to more of these.

[rubinakhalifa]

Wow its so perfect you did it so smoothly.😍😘

[christiiee]

If I am mistaken, please correct me....but I think he put the tourniquet on the wrong way. The tourniquet is supposed to be in a position where the flappy/hanging part ( the extra part) is not hanging downwards. The flappy extra part of the tourniquet is supposed to be facing upwards. The reason for this is because it get in the way of IV insertion which happens a few inches under the tourniquet....

[ludwigbolzmann]

For starters, you start an i.v. by NOT choosing the ante-cubital fossa. This region is reserved for emergencies and blood draws ( done frequently by inexperienced staff ). For mobile regular patients the ante-cubital fossa is an absolute no-go.

[zahraismail]

The antecubital space should be avoided when possible (except for emergencies) as it limits mobility

[CoushattaL]

I've never seen an alcohol cleansing thing like that before... That's very interesting.

[shakaromar]

Literally trying to get used to needles

I am aiming to be a nurse and am used to seeing everything but the problem is that I'm scared of needles and hate seeing needles go inside the skin. Lol I know I'm too weird.

[damnfreakingsien]

That site is manly for venepunture.
I dubbed this the vein for dummies, since it is relatively easy to find.
Typically for patients who are mobile and can bend their arms, its best not to inject this area as it runs the risk of bending and potentially breaking the cannula. Do IV on the forearm as much as possible but its harder.

[czCrusheer]

i like the male military setting, what a nice change.

[computernostalgia]

I have to get an IV soon. I scared as fuck

[Jason-bzuw]

Do not put pressure on the site after you insert the catheter! Just remove the needle and flush. You can ben the catheter or injure the vein wall.

[sarazapata]

Fuck medschool I learned from YouTube !