Conclusion

Because of your prompt action, Eddie’s phlebitis was looking a lot better before his operation, and he’s now in recovery and doing well.

Remember, to avoid costly complications, you need to be vigilant with hand hygiene, skin preparation, aseptic technique and careful insertion. After the procedure, accurate documentation and a comprehensive handover will help to ensure that the patient receives appropriate ongoing care.

Well done. You’ve successfully completed the eLearning module of the Introduction to Intravenous Cannulation Event course.

You now need to complete the assessment by attending the face-to-face module of this course.