In addition to today’s resource, please see:
- “Pediatric IV Tips” – YouTube Video From Dr. Larry Mellick
Posted on December 2, 2020 by Tom Wade MD - Linking To And Embedding “IV Insertion Technique in Infants and Small Children”
Posted on November 11, 2024 by Tom Wade MD
Today I review, link to, and embed IV Access in Babies: 4 TOP TIPS from NYSORA-Education.
All that follows is from the above resource.
Peripheral IV access can be really tough to secure in a baby. Inserting an IV catheter in chubby, sick, or small babies can be particularly challenging. Infants are wriggly, have small veins, and excess adipose tissue often obscures the veins and makes it even more difficult. These factors contribute to the challenges of placing an IV line in babies. During the induction of anesthesia, bradycardia, laryngospasm, etc may occur, making it imperative to quickly secure an IV except for the very short surgical procedures, which adds additional stress and pressure for everyone involved. If this happens in the operating room, it can make for a terrible start to the day. In this video, we share 4 important tips that will substantially increase your success in securing an IV in a baby.
