3. OBJECTIVE
At the end of the class student will be able to
Define Venipuncture
Explain the purpose of venipuncture
Enlist the indication of venipuncture
What should be observed during the procedure
Enlist the equipment used
Explain the procedure of venipuncture
Discuss the complication of venipuncture
Explain the Nursing Responsibilities
4.
5. DEFINITION
“ enipuncture is the process of obtaining
intravenous access for the purpose of
intravenous therapy or for blood sampling of
venous blood”.
6. In other words
“Venipuncture is puncturing vein with sterile
cannula/ needle into a vein to supply the
blood with fluids, electrolyte , nutrients and
medication”.
7.
8. INDICATION
To save the patient in life-threatening situation
To supply fluids and nutrients to the patient who are
unable to digest or absorb a diet administered mouth
or through the nasal tube
9. To introduce a drug into the
circulation for diagnostic purpose
When blood or blood products are to be
given
11. COMMONLY USED VEINS
Basilica and cephalic veins (forearm)
Median cubital, cephalic and basilica veins (
Antecubital fossa)
Radial vein ( Radical area)
Dorsal metacarpal vein ( the hand)
12.
13. Veins in the foot
Femoral and saphenous veins (thigh)
Veins in the scalp (for infants )
14.
15. GENERAL INSTRUCTION
Follow strict aseptic technique
Administer IV fluids only with a clearly written
prescription
16. Observe the rights during administration
Check the expiry date before opening the bottles.
Do not use any site that is tender, red, edematous
and inflamed
17. Keep the patient warm and comfortable with
blanket if necessary
Immobilize the joints with splints when the needle
is placed near a joint
Frequent observation of the vital signs throughout
the procedure will help to detect many
complication
18. Never allow the bottle to get empty completely to
prevent the entry of air into the tissues
Allow the patient to void before the IV infusion is
started.
19. Maintain the specified rate of flow to prevent
circulatory overload
If fluids are discolored , cloudy in appearance that
should not be used for infusion
20.
21. EQUIPMENT
A tray containing
Sterile IV Solution
Sterile IV infusion set
25. Sterile transfer forceps in a jar
Sterile cotton swabs and gauze pieces
Surgical spirit
Kidney tray and paper bag
26. Bowl with water
Tourniquet
Adhesive tape
Specimen bottle
Mackintosh and towel
IV pole
27. PRELIMINARY
ASSESSMENT
CHECK
Patient name, age, bed no and diagnosis
Purpose of infusion
Doctor’s order
Level of consciousness
General condition
Abilities and limitations
Need for additional restraints
Articles available
Previous experience
28.
29.
30.
Prepare the IV solution ; insert the drip set, and the
air went into the bottle openings
31. Hang the bottle on the IV pole about 18-24inches
high
Over the clamp and flush the IV fluid through the
tubing and needle into the kidney tray until all air is
removed
32. Prepare few strips of adhesive tapes and keep ready
for use
Apply tourniquet firmly 6-8 inches proximal to the
venipuncture site.
Lightly tap the vein with your fingertips.
33. Clean the area with surgical spirit
Insert the needle into vein by holding the needle at a
30’C angle with the hovel up.
Pierce the skin lateral to the vein
34. When back flow of blood occurs into the needle and
tubing, insert the needle further up into the vein
about ¾ or 1 inch
Release the tourniquet and open the clamp to allow
the fluid to run in.
35.
36.
37. Take consent
Know the protocols and procedures related to access
device used
Use a sterile spirit cotton
38. know the medication or solution to be infused
Report if any complication occur
Do not infuse medicine simultaneously with blood
transfusion
39. Before inserting make sure that the drug is ready for
administration
Discard the waste and sharp at appropriate bin
40. ABSTRACT
Abstract: Introduction: Painful medical procedures are the major sources of distress among children;
and for those with chronic diseases, the procedure-related pain can be worse than that of the illness
itself. Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of local refrigeration prior to
venipuncture on pain-related responses in school age children. Design: Quasi-experimental study.
Setting: This study was undertaken in a paediatric emergency ward of a paediatric centre. Subjects:
The subjects were 80 children 6 to 12 years of age selected by purposive sampling after being referred
to the paediatric emergency ward. Interventions: Two groups were chosen for the study: the test and
control groups, in order to test the effect of local coldness in reducing the pain of venipuncture. In the
test group, the injection site was refrigerated for three minutes using an ice bag. In the control group,
the procedure was performed according to usual routine. Physiological responses (ie. blood pressure,
pulse, and respiration), behavioural responses (using the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain
Scale: CHEOPS), and subjective responses (or intensity of pain using the Oucher scale) were measured
in the two groups. A non-invasive (electronic) sphygmomanometer was used before and 5 minutes
after the procedure to measure the physiological responses. The measurement of behavioral responses
by CHEOPS was done at two time points (during the procedure and 5 minutes after the procedure),
measuring six areas of behaviour: cry, facial expressions, child verbal, torso, touch and leg movement
in reaction to painful stimulation. Finally, the subjective responses were measured at 5 minutes after
the procedure. Main outcome measures: In this study the main outcome measures were: range of
physiologic responses, and scores of behavioral and subjective responses. The study hypothesised
there would be a lower score in the test group than the control group in behavioural and subjective
responses and a lower range in physiologic responses.
41. Results: Results showed no significant difference
between the two groups for physiological responses
(before and after procedure). However behavioural
responses during and after the procedure (p=0.0011),
and subjective responses after the procedure
(p=0.0097) were significantly lower (ie. the test group
had lower scores in behavioural and subjective
responses compared to the control group. Conclusion:
The results of this study suggest that the use of local
refrigeration prior to venipuncture can be considered
an easy and effective intervention of reducing
venipuncture-related pain.
42. IBLIOGRAPHY
Rebecca Nissanka, Comprehensive textbook of
foundation of nursing Page No. 273-275
Ratna Prakash , Manipal manual of Nursing
procedure Page No. 145-146
Sr Nancy, Principles and practice of nursing ,Page
No. 154-155
Taylor Lillis Fundamentals of nursing , Page No.
326-328