PERIPHERAL VEIN TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Why? What
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1. PERIPHERAL VEIN TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Why What should do What do do if cannot find a vein They might be too small Soak the arm in warm water for five minutes to make the veins get bigger OR Wrap a warm towel around the arm before starting OR Gently massage the area over the site DO NOT slap the skin OR Hang the arm down and slowly open and close the fist What happens if touch the end of the needle Touching the end of the needle makes it dirty which can allow the spread of germs Disconnect the butterfly needle from the syringe and put it in the sharps container Reapply a NEW butterfly What happens if there is pain and swelling where insert the needle and can t infuse the treatment The needle was inserted at an angle of less than 20 degrees This causes the bevel to scrape the outer surface of the vein instead of puncturing it STOP the infusion Remove the butterfly needle and apply pressure Attempt to access a new vein with a NEW needle What happens if there is a flash of blood in the tubing and then nothing but air The needle was inserted at an angle of greater than 30 degrees It punctures through both sides of the vein Remove the butterfly needle Apply pressure Attempt to access a new vein with a NEW needle What do do if have tried three times and still can t access a vein You may have the right an2. gle but not have held the vein in place so it rolls to one side Go to the nearest emergency or treatment center for assistance and take the unused labeled product with you Why do My hands lips feel tingly OR feel light headed OR feel burning where the needle is You are infusing TOO fast SLOW down What happens if the person helping me is pricked with a used needle Wash the wound with soap and water and have them call the doctor The doctor may want them to take medicine that will prevent the spread of infection
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