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• Practice inserting an IV catheter with artificial blood return for adults in various veins

• Practice Intraosseous bone marrow IV insertion for adults and children

• Components of a complete physicians order

• Protective measures for guarding against malpractice lawsuits

• Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system: veins, arteries and intraosseous sites

• Avoiding damaging the nerves

• Avoid fishing and reinserting into the same locations

• Psychological needs according to age,  cultural aspects, patients with sensory deficits, and reducing patient anxiety 

• Fluid and electrolyte balance 

• Hypovolemia "Dehydration"

• Hypervolemia "Fluid Overload"

• Fluid compartments 

• pH, osmolality and incompatibilities

• Isotonic solutions, hypotonic solutions and hypertonic solutions

• Flushing protocols 

• Fluid regulation

• Calculating IV flow rates

• Medication administration

• Infection Control and Safety

• Set Changes

• Dressing Changes 

• Site Selection and Device Placement

• Sterile technique 

• Types of Peripheral Access

• General Considerations of Short Peripheral Access

• Veins to Avoid 

• Older Adults  

• Local Complications  and Systemic Complications

• IV Set Up, Short Peripheral Insertion and Removal of Device 

• Documentation

• Infection

• Assessment and Documentation

• Transfusions and Blood Products

• ABO Compatibility

• Adverse Reactions  & Treatment