Many patients admitted to hospital will require a vascular access device (VAD). Insertion of
VADs is often viewed as a routine procedure, with little attention given to the importance of …

An increased requirement for vascular access to deliver therapies and treatments means
that nurses need to have the knowledge and skills to insert vascular access devices (VADs) …

The aim of this article is to review the preparation and administration of intravenous (IV)
therapy and to outline safe standards of practice. This article reviews the preparation for the …

Phlebitis is a complication of infusion therapy. The aspect that affects the incidence of
phlebitis and comfort is the nurse's skill of infusion therapy in inserting needles in the right …

Procedures for Venepuncture and Cannulation Page 139 131 LEARNING OUTCOMES The
practitioner will be able to: ❏ Describe how to prepare the patient and environment for the …