| CODE | RAD3403 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Venipuncture and Cannulation of Adult Patients | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Radiography | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit provides the student with the knowledge, skills and competency required to perform cannulation and venipuncture and to administer prescribed medicinals. This study-unit creates a liaison between the theoretical and the practical components of radiography. Cannulation and venipuncture is strictly limited to adult patients only. Issues that will be addressed in relation to radiographer-performed IV injections include: - appropriate training and assessment of competence; - departmental protocols and procedures; - health and safety; - insertion of cannulas and needles; - allocation of responsibility; - cost effectiveness; and - performance monitoring. Students are required to keep a logbook as part of this study-unit. This is developed within a framework of audit and research. Study-Unit Aims: - Provide the appropriate theoretical knowledge for future radiographers to establish venous access and perform venipuncture and cannulation; - Allow future radiographers to develop clinical expertise in intravenous injection procedures and administration; - Administer contrast agents as part of hospital protocols and procedures; - Identify risk factors associated with contrast administration; and - Apply all health and safety procedures. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Discuss the role of the radiographer in carrying out venipuncture and cannulation; - Know the vascular system of the upper and lower limb; - Review clinical history, such as blood results and patient parameters prior to IV administration; - Recognise the professional and medico-legal implications of this role; - Identify criteria under which radiographers may undertake intravenous injections; - Review and appraise departmental protocols; - Explain the safety precautions associated with IV administration; - Recognise signs and symptoms of any adverse reaction to intravenous administration; and - Apply appropriate procedures in the case of adverse contrast media reactions. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate the ability to assess risk groups and profile of the patient for suitability for intravenous injection; - Assess clinical history, blood results and patient parameters prior to IV administration; - Undertake the procedure for venous access and cannulation; - Administer contrast media in accordance with protocols and procedures; - Practice safety precautions associated with intravenous injections; and - Apply appropriate measures to deal with any adverse reaction to intravenous administration in accordance with established procedures. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Brooks N (2017) Venepuncture & Cannulation: A Practical Guide, M&K Update Ltd, UK. - Phillips S, Collins M and Dougherty L (2011) Venepuncture and Cannulation, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, UK. Supplementary Readings: - Rapid Response Team (2015), IV Starts for the RN and EMT : Rapid and Easy Guide to Mastering Intravenous Catheterization, Cannulation and Venipuncture Sticks for Nurses and Paramedics from the Fundamentals to Advanced Care Skills, Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, UK. - Barroa S (2013) Nursing Procedures - Venipuncture, Intravenous Line, Blood Transfusion and Injection procedures, Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, UK. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | This study-unit is assessed on a Pass/Fail basis | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Independent Study & Practicum | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Paul Bezzina Karen Borg Grima (Co-ord.) Erica Lauren Buttigieg |
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