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  • Where's the best place to start an IV in the hand? Let Meris share some tips with you about avoiding valves and rolling veins.
    Meris Shuwarger, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, TCRN covers Starting an IV in the Hand . The Clinical Skills video tutorial series is intended to help RN and PN nursing students study for nursing school exams, including the ATI, HESI and NCLEX.
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Komentáře • 188

  • @janicegebhart1053
    @janicegebhart1053 Před 2 lety +573

    I did my very first IV insertion and it was a success 😁 I was so proud of myself.

    • @LevelUpRN
      @LevelUpRN  Před 2 lety +22

      That's great!

    • @josh_7569
      @josh_7569 Před rokem

      Good stuff!!

    • @Lp-ru3z
      @Lp-ru3z Před rokem +3

      I had to shoot up my dad as a kid when he was dope sick try hit a vain scare up claps and the guy shaking and getting yelled at

    • @michaelax3025
      @michaelax3025 Před rokem +1

      Whoopee big deal

    • @kariyamayur7804
      @kariyamayur7804 Před rokem

      Please i want to know

  • @MrGSWarriors1
    @MrGSWarriors1 Před rokem +231

    Now let’s do it on a 78 y/o dehydrated ESRD pt 😂

    • @LevelUpRN
      @LevelUpRN  Před rokem +30

      Haha, it's always the ESRD patients who are the trickiest IV starts! --Meris

    • @bittersweetbeguiling
      @bittersweetbeguiling Před 11 měsíci +13

      I had an L&D nurse who was the only nurse to stick me without me feeling anything more than a pinch. She said she used to work in geriatrics. I wish I had her on speed dial whenever I need an IV 😂

    • @LisaHale-yl2vr
      @LisaHale-yl2vr Před 8 měsíci +6

      I can't even get blood work, my veins are so bad. Arterial blood draws can't be done without a doctor. Shit I had to get a pic in order to have my gallbladder removed and they did the pre-op blood right before surgery. In 2021 I contracted a spinal infection (MRSA in my blood and spine), epidural abscess, chronic osteomyelitis and sepsis. I was hospitalized for 4 months and wasn't expected to survive, had a central line (neck), picc line. I now have a serious phobia of needles. My L1, L2 and L3 healed fused together and I have an incomplete spinal cord injury partially compressed nerve roots so I have some mobility issues but honestly I am lucky to be alive. The nurses do such a great job, you guys are the real heroes in the hospital. ❤

    • @heyitsangelynk
      @heyitsangelynk Před 6 měsíci +6

      Or a person who’s oedematous, has paper for skin and on blood thinners 😬

    • @SMP-RN
      @SMP-RN Před měsícem

      Ultrasound!

  • @Chronically_JBoo
    @Chronically_JBoo Před rokem +134

    Another pro nursing tip from a patient. When a patient specifies where to put the IV because of rolling veins, you should listen and not keep jabbing away. Some ppl prefer the hands some do not

    • @FortheBudgies
      @FortheBudgies Před rokem +23

      Thank you so much. I just had the most painful IV experienced because the nurse shot daggers at me when I suggested previous successful locations. She went straight for the hands and when she missed in the left hand and hit a tendon she told me she had to put it in my right hand since I couldn't tolerate the left. I've had at least 20 IVs and blood drawn every 6 months for 25 years and never had anyone miss a vein. She was clearly new, which is totally fine, but don't blame me when you hurt me and only know how to place one in a single vein and refuse to try anywhere but the hand. I'm a super easy stick and not at all squeamish, of I nearly jump out of the bed when you stick me then stop don't keep pushing harder!

    • @inhaledexhaled5460
      @inhaledexhaled5460 Před 11 měsíci

      I always say to everyone before they go in, no searching once you enter the skin. Once youre in, try for the vein then get out. If youre not confident dont go in at all.
      Ive given this warning to every person for yrs and have mixed results. Some people ignore and go jabjabjabjabjab and think that bc they havent exited the skin it means the needle is fine. I literally threaten them if you dont take it right now then i will, and have done before. Ive reported every single nurse, phlebotomist and dr that has treated my veins like shit bc of their own ego or impatience.

    • @DewtbArenatsiz
      @DewtbArenatsiz Před 6 měsíci +3

      You can't tell nurses anything unfortunately. They know your body far better than you do

    • @tracyadelizzi6831
      @tracyadelizzi6831 Před 5 měsíci

      I hate the hand. The forearm is most comfortable for me. And I've probably had close to 100 ivs.

    • @CelticCatholic
      @CelticCatholic Před 5 měsíci +1

      I was in Australia and the nurse was like man you’re right and grabbed a ultrasound lol 😂
      Here in America im like hey do it in the hand it’s easier.

  • @CarrieMK
    @CarrieMK Před rokem +15

    And now I know how to make my next IV insertion easier for the nurse!

  • @shanika78
    @shanika78 Před rokem +10

    I press down on the vein to get a pop back/response -to let me know it’s not a rolling vein and a more stable vein to use.

  • @SMP-RN
    @SMP-RN Před 10 měsíci +22

    A pro tip: avoid placing an IV at a joint, unless the need is for a procedure then will be dc’d. Any IV needed for more than that will be uncomfortable, the infusion will be interrupted every time the joint is bent and pt will need a new IV. Standard of care should always be 1 IV for duration of treatment.

    • @marywilliams9858
      @marywilliams9858 Před měsícem

      What is dc'd? In Emerg now. I wrote a complaint about a doctor and now I am treated like a celebrity.

    • @SMP-RN
      @SMP-RN Před měsícem

      @@marywilliams9858 discontinue or discharge

    • @maximinus5151
      @maximinus5151 Před 26 dny

      So then no IVs in the AC? That's like the go to location 2/3 of the time.

  • @BritneyDarren
    @BritneyDarren Před 27 dny +3

    First time I did my first IV insertion it was magical and it made me so happy

    • @LevelUpRN
      @LevelUpRN  Před 25 dny

      Love that!! The best - sweet success!

  • @lizbrown6943
    @lizbrown6943 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I was stuck 14 times, including hand, when I had my son. On 3rd day of 7 day stay, an anesthesiologist stuck me and it stayed. Big money for 2 minutes of work.

  • @sueparker33
    @sueparker33 Před rokem +5

    The human body is amazing and is fascinating especially the rolling vein thrombosis and they are not right to do so period. Any way a helpful tuition lesson to put a IV insertion into a vein. Easily said then done period.

  • @latifahgordeeva6198
    @latifahgordeeva6198 Před rokem +4

    This was very helpful for hard sticks

  • @joannedonaldson5818
    @joannedonaldson5818 Před 6 měsíci +2

    They dont do hand drips anymore in Australia they put it in the middle arm the hand hurts real bad

  • @chevyfinn
    @chevyfinn Před rokem +140

    This person has great veins!!! 💉💉

  • @jacqulineloncke8696
    @jacqulineloncke8696 Před rokem

    Thanks you for sharing with me 💯 support 💯

  • @goldenhydration
    @goldenhydration Před 2 lety +33

    This is so helpful 😃, thank you! I can't wait to start inserting IVs!!

  • @cv1909
    @cv1909 Před rokem +2

    Very good video with lots of info

  • @albertineikupu7769
    @albertineikupu7769 Před 2 měsíci

    So helpful thanks

  • @khoiduy1151
    @khoiduy1151 Před rokem +1

    Hi, I'm a practioner! So while I was doing IV infusion with a buterfly needle for an old patient, the blood didn't flow into the tube as it should and of course, I didn't miss any step but I suspect the force I applied on the entry point of vein. I would like to know what I really did wrong?

  • @PinkYellowGreen2023
    @PinkYellowGreen2023 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @lazaroluis8242
    @lazaroluis8242 Před 9 měsíci

    Anchor the (anatomical right) vein at the biforcation, this will correctly anchor the vein that’s intended for the IV. I see a lot of RN’s and PCTs do this process wrong, then call the lab to come draw for blood instead

  • @pennychurchward1481
    @pennychurchward1481 Před 9 měsíci

    The wrist vein is great for chemotherapy as we only need to use for s few hours

  • @Folkrally
    @Folkrally Před rokem +4

    This is great! Thank you for taking time to educate healthcare professionals across the world

  • @LTT-7915
    @LTT-7915 Před rokem

    thank you so much mam 🙏😊

  • @parvazumrani7279
    @parvazumrani7279 Před rokem

    good work dr sahab

  • @AbdulAhad-t5q
    @AbdulAhad-t5q Před 16 dny

  • @jinettejean4998
    @jinettejean4998 Před 6 měsíci

    Educative information ❤
    Thank you

  • @ketachamaragh9059
    @ketachamaragh9059 Před rokem

    Great tip 😊

  • @yazidabdoolkarrim-uy7zw
    @yazidabdoolkarrim-uy7zw Před rokem +6

    Ur cannula will go over a joint … really painful and restrict mobility if ur patient is gona keep the cannula for few days

    • @LevelUpRN
      @LevelUpRN  Před rokem +8

      Certainly we should avoid joints and areas of frequent motion when possible, but at times we have to just use whatever veins our patient has in order to fluid resuscitate them or administer lifesaving medications. Being able to successfully start an IV in the hand is an important skill to have! :) --Meris

  • @DanielSanchez-tv6vh
    @DanielSanchez-tv6vh Před 2 měsíci

    God bless y'all. ✝️🙂🙏

  • @user-hp8ro6yg3m
    @user-hp8ro6yg3m Před 10 měsíci

    Yep we have the same eye

  • @kienfemichaeltemesgen9168

    Thank you for lesson

    • @LevelUpRN
      @LevelUpRN  Před rokem

      Very welcome! Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @Duol.NguotGatdoar
    @Duol.NguotGatdoar Před měsícem

    Am very interesting to see how I insert iv cannula keep going to show us more me am nursing student

  • @shanika78
    @shanika78 Před rokem +1

    The curved vein I would go for.

  • @AAtkinson
    @AAtkinson Před 10 měsíci

    Been a nurse for 2 years, did not know that about stability above the bifurcation!

    • @LevelUpRN
      @LevelUpRN  Před 10 měsíci

      Appreciate you watching!

  • @asianboy2177
    @asianboy2177 Před 11 měsíci

    should the tourniquet be placed lower like that when inserting IV in the hand?

  • @IbrahimAbdiAli-er6gg
    @IbrahimAbdiAli-er6gg Před rokem

    Tnks

  • @JanetKonneh
    @JanetKonneh Před 2 měsíci

    I'm trying to do this

  • @itsbhavika3243
    @itsbhavika3243 Před rokem +1

    How to reduce swelling

  • @LindseyJones-gr5ok
    @LindseyJones-gr5ok Před 10 dny

    👍

  • @sourgirrll
    @sourgirrll Před rokem +3

    what about the oncology patients 😭

  • @rumjhumkhatun2944
    @rumjhumkhatun2944 Před rokem

    I am a nurse from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

  • @hajiyaser2494
    @hajiyaser2494 Před 10 měsíci

    nice

  • @zainabuabdi8549
    @zainabuabdi8549 Před rokem

    Thanks alot

  • @dr_underground9476
    @dr_underground9476 Před rokem

    🎉🎉🎉🎉thnk u

  • @user-sh8fr4kn1u
    @user-sh8fr4kn1u Před měsícem

    Very good

  • @nischawallace
    @nischawallace Před 5 dny

    Can a pregnant mom give the doctor or nurses any hand (left or right) to do this?

  • @AC-kw4st
    @AC-kw4st Před rokem +2

    I haven’t gotten to do an IV on a real person yet. I am nervous and also excited at the idea of trying it! I notice myself looking at veins and thinking some of them look so easy to try it on! 😂

    • @LevelUpRN
      @LevelUpRN  Před rokem

      Familiarity with the technique will make it so much easier when you actually go to try it for the first time! You've got this! --Meris :)

  • @erickadw1
    @erickadw1 Před rokem +3

    But everytime they bend their hand, the infusing pump will stop and beep. Ot won't be long that you'll have to choose another site. But that's a good vein

    • @LevelUpRN
      @LevelUpRN  Před rokem +2

      Sometimes, that's our only option :( Certainly, a site on the forearm would be better, but a lot of patients just don't have great access, and something is better than nothing! --Meris :)

    • @maximinus5151
      @maximinus5151 Před 26 dny

      So you'll probably put it in the AC as an alternative which will still stop the infusion.

  • @notyourmama6511
    @notyourmama6511 Před rokem

    My veins are not visible in my hand. Left elbow or foot only.

  • @jasonbriggs2572
    @jasonbriggs2572 Před 10 měsíci

    I NEED THE MFKNN STRESS BALL!!!!!! I keep missing the sh*ttt!!!

  • @sbcollegeneeeds
    @sbcollegeneeeds Před rokem

    around the wrist? wouldn't it be uncomfortable for the patient?

  • @lizzieandmocha1131
    @lizzieandmocha1131 Před rokem +1

    I'm going to be prepared when the apocalypse hits

  • @leopardappygirl
    @leopardappygirl Před 11 měsíci +2

    No. The catheter tip will lie over the joint thus increasing risk of phlebitis and requiring use of an armboard.

    • @maximinus5151
      @maximinus5151 Před 26 dny

      Unless you have an ultrasound certified nurse standing next to you then you don't have a choice. Put the IV where you can to not delay treatment.

  • @jessicateneyck2650
    @jessicateneyck2650 Před 11 měsíci

    You would be putting it in the wrist that bends constantly. You will end up with a blown iv. Go higher.

  • @worshiperjoelmasih18
    @worshiperjoelmasih18 Před 10 měsíci

    In last 3 days i have successfully inserted 7 cannulas 😊

  • @Joshy05
    @Joshy05 Před měsícem

    I’ve had one in the hand, it’s quite painful

  • @paulpoppenfuse7071
    @paulpoppenfuse7071 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @hayley339
    @hayley339 Před 2 měsíci

    Ugh I have to get a cannula tomorrow

  • @ihatecheese1
    @ihatecheese1 Před rokem +1

    18 gauge easy

  • @rusc9275
    @rusc9275 Před rokem

    saved

  • @patriciapatty9936
    @patriciapatty9936 Před rokem +1

    Is it weird that my veins hide everything I'm not well 😂 a pediatrician was called to help find my vein just before having my baby

  • @ClayfriendsYTJaahkmYT1281
    @ClayfriendsYTJaahkmYT1281 Před 7 měsíci

    I had a IV in september 12/11 to 22 september

  • @newbirth35
    @newbirth35 Před rokem

    The hand IV hurt so much I thought I would throw up, pass out, or both.

  • @jbdbean
    @jbdbean Před 6 měsíci

    A nurse but an iv into my hand and it was the most uncomfortable spot ever!!! Never again will I ever have nurses place one there! It’s always in the way too 😢

  • @afifyasseen310
    @afifyasseen310 Před rokem

    Novità del secolo ?

  • @joypaul7309
    @joypaul7309 Před 3 měsíci

    How many IVsaline can be given to a deadly diarrhea patient

  • @munnawarkhan3697
    @munnawarkhan3697 Před rokem

    Is jgh pr canulla lagana glt h arm pr

  • @acargill7399
    @acargill7399 Před rokem

    Why is your tourniquet on so long nurse?

  • @charismacolada9846
    @charismacolada9846 Před rokem

    I have invisible veins😣

  • @dillonbuckley4618
    @dillonbuckley4618 Před 7 měsíci

    Yeah I’m not putting an iv in a hand unless I have to

  • @autisticsareawesome
    @autisticsareawesome Před 5 měsíci

    What happens when the patient is a double amputee? Genuine question cause i want to make my book accurate

  • @nuzhatasghar8579
    @nuzhatasghar8579 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I am waiting for when she puts the needle😂😂😂😂

  • @Prince-se2ek
    @Prince-se2ek Před 11 měsíci

    Excuse me mam where is your gloves 🤔

  • @marywilliams9858
    @marywilliams9858 Před měsícem

    Put it in the BACK of the arm.

  • @gailcunningham3372
    @gailcunningham3372 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm not a nurse so I NEED to ask..why would u NEED to go into hand for a vein??..please and Thank you 🙏❤

  • @islamicknowledge1294
    @islamicknowledge1294 Před rokem

    😲

  • @oliviaclark5479
    @oliviaclark5479 Před rokem

    why a gentle fist instead of tight?

  • @April8989
    @April8989 Před 5 měsíci

    So everytime the pt. bends the wrist, flow is obstructed, and the pump alarm sounds, waking you up. SO IRRITATING to the pt.

  • @swaggaming2608
    @swaggaming2608 Před rokem +1

    Bhaii saline ma injection dete hai kamina bohot dukh ta hai.😢

  • @affsheen136
    @affsheen136 Před 6 měsíci

    How to cure swelling and painful vein point
    3 days one venflan

  • @denisachitoi3602
    @denisachitoi3602 Před 7 měsíci

    😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @noellerubel4686
    @noellerubel4686 Před rokem

    hurts too much in back of hand...

  • @BittuBaisa-bt9mz
    @BittuBaisa-bt9mz Před 4 měsíci

    Are ye sb chhodo ye btao pain kitna hota h mko bhi lgne wali h or heart beat bht badh rhi

  • @misty3787
    @misty3787 Před 10 měsíci

    I now find myself admiring straight veins on literally anyone 😂 ... Help😂

  • @marcussurleyadventures1928

    Yeah, but it’s on articulated joint! i would go for the veins in the lower left side of the hand

  • @ladysparta777
    @ladysparta777 Před 2 lety +6

    Damn I only came here to see the needle go in. -_- :(

  • @EdgarAllanGo
    @EdgarAllanGo Před rokem +1

    I hope the tourniquet was on pretend mode 😬 I was thinking the same placement though! Winner 🥇 Those rolling veins will getcha

  • @patrickol4300
    @patrickol4300 Před 2 lety +1

    Great information for drug abusers !

  • @sleepergirl04CRNA
    @sleepergirl04CRNA Před rokem

    Is it the lighting or do you have dirt underneath your fingernails?

  • @FortheBudgies
    @FortheBudgies Před rokem

    That is just about the most painful place to have an IV! Why would you put it directly in the bend of the wrist where it will hurt every time the patient uses their hand?

  • @BlackberryGlow
    @BlackberryGlow Před 6 měsíci

    I am scared of needles and I can't do this 😭

    • @bigred6978
      @bigred6978 Před 2 měsíci

      Ask for numbing cream if they offer it

  • @drrzgarahmd
    @drrzgarahmd Před rokem

    That is abad place for canula

    • @LevelUpRN
      @LevelUpRN  Před rokem

      It is certainly not ideal, but sometimes we have to take whatever access we can get, especially in an emergency situation. --Meris

  • @kurdistan2019
    @kurdistan2019 Před 10 měsíci

    😢tha sime me

  • @michaelax3025
    @michaelax3025 Před rokem

    Got to love these Tik-Tok nurses they do anything for views

  • @user-yu8xh7oc2e
    @user-yu8xh7oc2e Před 11 dny

    Здравствуйте лучше без слов покажите мне например не понятно то что говорите .Спасибо

  • @noorpukhtoon06
    @noorpukhtoon06 Před 10 měsíci

    But you shouldn't tight the tourniquet more than one minute

  • @MD.TuhinMiah-ny2bv
    @MD.TuhinMiah-ny2bv Před 9 měsíci

    Canalaition Can Be Able To Anyone’s First Treatment..... 😢😢😢😢😢

  • @lindahoffman8296
    @lindahoffman8296 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The patient should’ve removed his ring and the nurse should be wearing gloves.

  • @weir_family
    @weir_family Před rokem

    Until he moves his hand and the machine beeps every 5 seconds!
    Positional IVs suck!!!!!

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    @conradobugayong706 Před 4 měsíci

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  • @shaylabrown6038
    @shaylabrown6038 Před 11 měsíci

    Help me Jesus. I have so much anxiety with this. Idk why