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Linuss · 11-06-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by atropine

Why do you need an IV cert as a basic?, just curious

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Originally Posted by alright35

first major thing i have done since medic school started

RyanMidd · 11-06-2009, 02:32 PM

Our class schedule was 4-on, 4-off, and the 4th day of every rotation was dedicated 100% to skills, all day, all practical.

That meant 2 hours of dedicated IV practice at the end of each "skills day".

Over that 6 months, our arms/hands/feet/ankles accrued many poke marks.

All seem to have disappeared, but try explaining at a blood donor clinic why you have 5 band-aids on hypodermic needle marks on each arm.

EMSLaw · 11-06-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanMidd

Over that 6 months, our arms/hands/feet/ankles accrued many poke marks.

All seem to have disappeared, but try explaining at a blood donor clinic why you have 5 band-aids on hypodermic needle marks on each arm.

"Hey, man, I just got out of rehab. Don't judge me!"

Griff · 11-06-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HotelCo

We didn't have to practice on any real people for class. I definitely wouldn't have my classmates practicing on me.

Same here, they didn't let us practice on each other in the class.

Linuss · 11-06-2009, 07:19 PM

We practiced on eachother, but only if you wanted someone to.

Not only did it make the learning experience better because nothing replaces the real thing, but it also opened your eyes to the type of pain you'll be putting your patients through.

HotelCo · 11-07-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Linuss

Not only did it make the learning experience better because nothing replaces the real thing, but it also opened your eyes to the type of pain you'll be putting your patients through.

There should be little to no pain if done correctly. Speaking as a person who has had plenty of IVs in their lifetime, it's all about technique. It doesn't have to be a painful experience for the patient. What I found that made it less painful when they did it to me was when they pushed through the skin fast, instead of going really slow.

edit: 900th post.

Linuss · 11-07-2009, 12:34 AM

I don't care what you say, having a sharp piece of metal thrust through your skin isn't going to feel good

Well.. unless you're a masochist.

HotelCo · 11-08-2009, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Linuss

I don't care what you say, having a sharp piece of metal thrust through your skin isn't going to feel good

Well.. unless you're a masochist.

You're right, but it also doesn't need to be overly-painful due to poor technique.

rhan101277 · 11-08-2009, 11:17 PM

Missed all of my IV's at clinicals today. I had 3 patients, one was a diabetic and had tough skin, nurse took 2 tries. The other had big veins, the nurse thinks I hit a valve, it took her 2 tries. The other was a 84 y/o that was really dehydrated and even my instructor couldn't get it, he had to have a EJ done.

Anyhow I am a bit bummed about it, but I have had some successes, maybe today was just a bad day.

denverfiremedic · 11-09-2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rhan101277

Missed all of my IV's at clinicals today. I had 3 patients, one was a diabetic and had tough skin, nurse took 2 tries. The other had big veins, the nurse thinks I hit a valve, it took her 2 tries. The other was a 84 y/o that was really dehydrated and even my instructor couldn't get it, he had to have a EJ done.

Anyhow I am a bit bummed about it, but I have had some successes, maybe today was just a bad day.

your a paramedic student and your just now getting Iv cert? thats odd

11-08-2009, 11:17 PM	#19
rhan101277 Forum Asst. Chief Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 646 Training: Paramedic Student	Missed all of my IV's at clinicals today. I had 3 patients, one was a diabetic and had tough skin, nurse took 2 tries. The other had big veins, the nurse thinks I hit a valve, it took her 2 tries. The other was a 84 y/o that was really dehydrated and even my instructor couldn't get it, he had to have a EJ done. Anyhow I am a bit bummed about it, but I have had some successes, maybe today was just a bad day. __________________ EMT-Basic, Paramedic student

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11-06-2009, 02:32 PM	#12
RyanMidd Forum Crew Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 83 Training: EMT-A, SAR Member	Our class schedule was 4-on, 4-off, and the 4th day of every rotation was dedicated 100% to skills, all day, all practical. That meant 2 hours of dedicated IV practice at the end of each "skills day". Over that 6 months, our arms/hands/feet/ankles accrued many poke marks. All seem to have disappeared, but try explaining at a blood donor clinic why you have 5 band-aids on hypodermic needle marks on each arm.

11-06-2009, 07:19 PM	#15
Linuss Forum Deputy Chief Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 2,568 Training: Paramedic Student	We practiced on eachother, but only if you wanted someone to. Not only did it make the learning experience better because nothing replaces the real thing, but it also opened your eyes to the type of pain you'll be putting your patients through.

11-07-2009, 12:34 AM	#17
Linuss Forum Deputy Chief Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 2,568 Training: Paramedic Student	I don't care what you say, having a sharp piece of metal thrust through your skin isn't going to feel good Well.. unless you're a masochist.