ASSISTING IN INTRAVENOUS
Withdraw needle
INSERTION
DEFINITION:
- giving large amount of
solutions into a vein thru a
tubing and needle.
ASSESSMENNT:
1. Determine physician’s
order for IV therapy
2. Assess need for patient
explanation about IV
therapy
3. Evaluate patient for
proper placement –
functional use ( left vs
right)
4. Assess type and size of
needle needed.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To maintain or replace
body stores of fluids and
electrolytes, minerals and
vitamins for patient who
cannot maintain an
adequate intake by
mouth.
2. To provide route for
administration of
medications.
3. to provide the appropriate
means for administering
blood and blood products.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1. If blood specimen is to
be taken for laboratory
examination, attached the
sterile syringe direct to
the iv cannula/needle then
withdraw blood after
connect the needle to the
IV tubing.
2. If needle catheter is
used, the catheter and
needle are inserted as one
unit.
from inside the catheter
with one hand placing his
finger firmly above the
catheter tip-to occlude
the vein and prevent
sudden bleeding.
3. Once needle is inserted-
anchore tape at once –
prevent rocking
movement which can
irritate the vein
pushing bacteria into
bloodstream from the
skin.
4. Check and examine
intravenous solution in
bright light for:
 Expiration date
 Signs of
contamination
and deterioration
like cloudiness w/
sediments
 Cracks or leaks
for glass bottles
 Tears for bag and
plastic containers
5. Remove metal cap for
glass bottle
6. Remove outer plastic
protector for plastic
container
7. Check physicians order for
the amount of fluids to be
infused per unit of time.
EQUIPTMENT:
A: IV TRAY CONTENTS:
1. IV solution
2. IV set/tubing
3. tourniquet
 4. alcohol swab
5. micropore plaster
6. IV cannula
B: IV / medication card
pentel pen for calibration,
padded arm board or
splint

TYPES OF NEEDLE:
A: IV cannula,/ IV needle, /IV
catheter – even numbers