Section: Module 4: Lesson 1: Access | Didactic Emergency Medicine | NextGenU.org

  • Learning objectives
    • Demonstrate placement of an intravenous line.
    • Demonstrate basic phlebotomy technique.
    • List the indications for an intraosseous line.
    • Describe intraosseous insertion technique.
    • List the indications and complications of a central line.
    • List the steps for the Seldinger technique.
    • Describe relative advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of lines.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 163 mins.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Go through this entire module

    • Ask your supervisor to review the materials related to the insertion of an intravenous catheter along with any institutional specific policies and procedures with you and guide you in the practice of establishing intravenous access. 

      Click on the submit button and write one sentence that indicates you have performed this activity. If for some reason you cannot perform the activity, please indicate that and the reason why you were unable to perform the activity. Your mentor will grade your activity pass/fail.

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      Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 1: IV Access

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      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 1/1.

    • Have you ever had a patient become frustrated with an unsuccessful attempt to insert an IV? Describe this experience. Do not use any identifying information.

    • Review only the sections regarding intraosseous access. 

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      Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 1: Intraosseous Access

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      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 2/3.

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      Quiz: Module 4: Lesson 1: Central Line Insertion

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      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 2/2.

    • Ask your supervisor to review the materials related to the insertion of a central venous catheter along with any institutional specific policies and procedures with you and guide you in the practice of the insertion of a central venous line. 

      Click on the submit button and write one sentence that indicates you have performed this activity. If for some reason you cannot perform the activity, please indicate that and the reason why you were unable to perform the activity. Your mentor will grade your activity on a pass/fail basis.

    • If you had to give three pieces of advice to a student about central line insertion, what would you say?