How big of a vein do you need for an IV?
How big of a vein do you need for an IV?
However, since the patient has fragile veins, health practitioners must choose the smallest size to avoid possible damage. As a standard, patients with fragile veins must only get gauge 22 or gauge 24 for the IV therapy.
What makes a vein too fragile for an IV?
There are a number of factors that make a particular vein too fragile for an IV catheter to pass through. Among these are aging, exposure to UV rays of the sun, use of illicit drugs, malnutrition, long term use of particular drugs like anticoagulant and corticosteroids, heredity and use of products with drying properties.
How is ligation used to treat venous insufficiency?
Ligation is a type of surgery that may be used. The affected vein is tied off so that blood no longer flows through it. If the vein or its valves are heavily damaged, the vein will be removed. This is called vein stripping.
What happens if chronic venous insufficiency is not treated?
If this condition is not treated, you may have: 1 Pain 2 Swelling 3 Cramps 4 Skin changes 5 Varicose veins 6 Leg ulcers
Why do people miss veins when starting an IV?
Most new nurses find that starting IVs and drawing blood can be a difficult task to perform at first. When I was a new nurse I had difficulty finding a vein to draw blood from and to start an IV in, and if I did find a vein I often missed it. This caused frustration and I actually thought I would never figure it out.
How to find the right vein for an IV insertion?
Look for the right veins by ‘feeling’ rather than ‘visualizing’ them. Remember that although a vein may look good on the outside, it might be too frail for an IV insertion to take place. You can practice by checking out the veins of your friends and family members.
Ligation is a type of surgery that may be used. The affected vein is tied off so that blood no longer flows through it. If the vein or its valves are heavily damaged, the vein will be removed. This is called vein stripping.
If this condition is not treated, you may have: 1 Pain 2 Swelling 3 Cramps 4 Skin changes 5 Varicose veins 6 Leg ulcers