Tricks for hard IV Sticks

This video is a short demonstration on a few ways we obtain #iv access in patients that are #hardsticks. Many patients are considered hard sticks if they have small veins, or dehydrated. A few tips are to slap the vein a little, or rub it in a gentle motion. I also like to position the arm or hand to hold the vein in a position that prevents it from moving once the iv presses on the skin. Having all of your supplies ready is good too and making sure that you are comfortable.
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[pb]

that looks like a 22 gauge and it takes longer for the blood to come down the lumen of that very small needle than if you are using a larger size needle.

[yalenatalley]

I apply tourniquet over the sleev or gown. Its so much more comfortable for the patient.

[dulceortega]

Once it’s cleaned with alcohol, you’re not suppose to touch it again right?

[ekmickley]

Vein finder is the best way to go with these types of hard-sticks..

[mitchellb.]

This is a 22g, not 20g thankfully. As you said, it’s a “super tiny vein”. She’s only getting fluids, 0 need for a 20g needle. Limit vein trauma and get a better vein diameter to catheter gauge ratio, much better for future health of vein.

[tinapappalivata]

Can you use the other arm to or the sam arm to download

[ryanhordyk]

Can you explain how it works that you think you stuck to far and than pulling back will get the needle in the vein? I have been trying to picture it in my head what happens but i dont really understand how that can help place a catheter. Thx. Great video...dont listen to the haters

[nicklam]

You still haven't explained in detail how to answer your title Tricks for hard iv sticks

[eduardodiaz]

It wasn’t even in place the chamber didn’t fill up completely

[MrTumeketeke]

Not appreciate the rubbish on your patients lap.. What no kidney dish?