What are the Steps for Inserting a Peripheral IV Line?
The procedure for inserting a peripheral IV line involves several key steps:
Wash hands and wear gloves. Select an appropriate vein, usually in the arm or hand. Apply a tourniquet above the selected site to engorge the vein. Clean the insertion site with an antiseptic solution. Insert the IV catheter into the vein at a shallow angle. Once blood return is seen, advance the catheter and secure it in place with adhesive tape or a transparent dressing. Attach the IV administration set and begin the infusion as prescribed.
