Laerdal Virtual IV - Manual (Page 9)

2.1 Learning Objectives
The Virtual I.V. Self-Directed Learning System provides the learner with the ability to:
• Overcome initial discomfort and fear associated with performing the procedure.
• Perform Differential diagnosis of patient cases, related to placement of a peripheral I.V. in different
regions of the arm and hand.
• Select proper equipment, including needle gauge, from an inventory.
• Perform Standard Precautions and site preparation prior to I.V. needle insertion.
• Learn the proper ‘feel’ of the procedure; from palpation, to needle insertion and feeling the ‘pop’, to
threading the catheter, to skin stretch.
• Train the ‘proper’ hand position for performing the procedure - this is critical to a successful and skillful
completion.
• Palpate for vein location.
• Perform appropriate orientation and angle of I.V. needle insertion.
• Detect I.V. insertion into a peripheral vein.
• Secure the catheter and fi nish the procedure of I.V. cannulation, including wound dressing and fl uid
administration as appropriate to the patient case scenario.
• Be presented with automated debriefi ng, including identifi cation of critical and non-critical errors, and
video and animation depicting ideal performance.
• Progress through a tiered hierarchy of ever more diffi cult patient cases, ranging from beginning student
through advanced practitioner.
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Virtual I.V.
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