today and I've never had a IV put in before. Please Help!
2006-09-14 03:23:50 · 6 answers · asked by NIKKI 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Relax my friend IV access is done by a very simple and almost pain free procedure,
the medic will clean the chosen site with a small sterile wipe and insert a small Gage cannula(plastic tube into your vein)this is done by placing a tourniquet on your arm to make the vein stand out more, the medic places the cannula into the vein and withdraws the sharp needle at the same time leaving the small sterile tube in the vein, the cannula has two access ports, one to attach a drip(fluid or drug route)the other one is a small cap that flips open to allow them to give you pain drugs etc easily and with no pain at all to you or your baby..
relax its very simple and not a hassle at all..
good luck to you and your baby
x
2006-09-14 03:43:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a lot of IVs and I can tell you if your labor is induced, the IV is not going to be foremost on your mind. Make sure you get an epidural - that's the most important thing I can tell you. And don't worry about the mechanics of it, just let them do it. I resisted at first and was very sorry I did.
Ok, about the IV - the best one I had was set in the side of my forearm and it didn't hurt at all. Nobody else has done that, though I don't know why not. I've had a couple in the inside of my elbow and that doesn't hurt. Some places won't do that because there can be problems when you move your arm.
Currently the most popular spot to set an IV is in the back of your hand. What they've been doing recently is introducing an anesthetic first. Frankly, that's the hardest part of the procedure. You may have to grit your teeth for a couple of seconds, but then the worst is over. At least as long as you get an epidural. Get the epidural as soon as possible - it didn't hurt at all and turned the pain off like flipping a switch.
Good luck!
2006-09-14 10:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them to use a topical numbing spray to numb the area before they put the needle in. It's great for people who have never had one, fear needles and kids. All places have it. It will be very small and it won't bother you. I just got out of the hospital after having surgery and the nurses were really good with the IVs.
Good luck and congrats!
2006-09-14 10:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first, it feels like any other shot. Once it's in, it doesn't hurt precisely, but it is a very odd pressure feeling. Eventually, you get used to it. Try not to move that arm too much if you can help it, it can really hurt if the needle shifts wrong, and it can cause problems with the medication delivery.
2006-09-14 10:27:39 · answer #4 · answered by juicy_wishun 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a needle, so it's like getting a shot. I just hope you get a nurse who can do it right the first time!! Once it's in, you probably won't even think about it much.
2006-09-14 10:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Shelley L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
relax .it will be fine. most likely it will be put in your arm.it does not hurt much at all. now labor is a whole other story.congrats!!
2006-09-14 10:31:22 · answer #6 · answered by ash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋