my first time starting an IV

IV insertion skills lab. I got it on my first try, but I still need more practice...any volunteers???

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[cfengler]

Thank God nurses practice this a lot. I'm a second year med student and today was the first time we tried starting IVs. We numbed each other with Xylocaine first but I went 0 for 2 trying to get the IV started. It sucked but this is why nurses are invaluable. The medical world would really be lost without them.

[gts5001]

My first time i forgot to put pressure on the end of the catheter when pulling the needle out. there was blood everywhere.

[cassandarlynn513]

@PrinsTsabi It is so nice to have people that will work with you when you don't get it at first!

[TheRichardkelly]

IN REAL LIFE, PATIENTS ARENT LAUGHING WHEN U JACK THEM UP

[PVFF87]

@cfengler Should have been a paramedic first

[anything4science]

I`m a med student and a nurse was the one to teach me on how to start an IV-we all need to work together; I see a lot of bad vibes going between MDs and nurses and it frustrates the shit out of me :( BTW amazing first try

[lesztat18]

wow. here in the philippines, make a mistake and laugh about it(even how simple it was), and you'll get your ass kicked.

[lesztat18]

i managed to pierce ears even my own lips, but my hands always get shaky when trying to insert an IV.damn it.

[bomberfun1]

stupid chicks

[kledoo]

@cfengler : it's true that it doesn't hurt that much if you use Xylocaine, but the vessels can hide because of it!!!

I'm sure you're a pro doing it now...

But yes, nurses are way better then MDs :P (I know I'm a nurse and from time to time we teach MDs how to do it...)

[emanolla1]

good work

thanXxXXxx

[Gcliff100]

its my first time tomorrow for starting an IV for demonstration and insertion.im nervous...