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Intravenous Therapy : Basics and Venipuncture. IV site selection in the arms and hands : Considerations to ensure patient safety and comfort

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MedCom, Inc.
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Over 90% of hospital patients receive intravenous therapy, including medication, nutrition, electrolytes, and blood. These life-giving fluids are administered through an I.V. and can mean the diffe...

Over 90% of hospital patients receive intravenous therapy, including medication, nutrition, electrolytes, and blood. These life-giving fluids are administered through an I.V. and can mean the difference between life and death for a patient. Updated with a new look and feel, and the latest venipuncture practices, this program describes the basics of intravenous therapy and demonstrates the correct technique for performing a venipuncture to initiate intravenous therapy.

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