Remove peripheral IVs.

Removal should include

• initial doctor (ID) order
• equipment
• recording
• date and time
• location from which the catheter was removed
• skin condition of the catheter site and catheter
• patient's tolerance of the procedure.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What should a PCT do if, after removing an IV and applying pressure for five minutes, a patient/client continues to bleed?
• When should a peripheral IV be removed?