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Archive > April, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 4

Safety

The Starting Line

Lisa Fisher

Starting intravenous lines is second nature to most nurses, but problems can still occur when performing even this most basic of tasks. A patient who's repeatedly poked, pricked and stuck during misplaced attempts will remember that unpleasant experience far longer than the smiling receptionist or great surgical outcome. So with the safety and comfort of your patients in mind, here's a refresher on starting safe, painless and efficient IVs. After you're through reading, pass this article along to all of your staff who start IVs.

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