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HomeGrown Solution: Safe IV Exhibit

Title

Safe IV Exhibit

Submitted By

Tammy Wyland

HomeGrown Solution Number

386

Identification of the Problem

Students lack a safe place to observe and compare various sizes of IV catheters along with other IV equipment.

Unique Idea

A see-through shadow box allows students to look and compare IV insertion equipment safely by using a few inexpensive picture frames and hot glue.

Objectives

The objective of this type of exhibit is to enhance students' understanding of the various sizes of IV catheters and various equipment associated with IV insertion while providing a safe environment for viewing.

Supplies/Ingredients

  1. two picture frames
  2. various IV catheters
  3. transparent adhesive dressings, such as Tegaderm
  4. extension set
  5. labels
  6. disinfecting cap
  7. glue stick
  8. hot glue gun

Steps to Creating the Solution

  1. Remove the backs of two picture frames.
  2. Line up the IV catheters with insertion needles beside them.
  3. Line up any other equipment you want to display
  4. Plug in the hot glue gun. Once it is ready to go, glue the equipment in place.
  5. Place labels near each catheter to show the gauge size and names of equipment.
  6. Glue the picture frames back-to-back. This allows the items to be viewed from top and bottom. If using two picture frames is not deep enough to display your equipment, add a third frame in the middle with everything removed (including the glass).
  7. If you want to make any notes on the glass to show the students, you can use a dry erase marker to write on it. Erase it with a tissue when finished.
  8. A variation of this is needle sizes showing length and gauge size along with usage of each: ID, IM, and Subq. Another variation is showing various syringe sizes.

Images

two 8x10 photo frames with a green hot glue gun on top various IV catheters, extension set, disinfecting caps, and transparent dressing on top of an 8x10 photo frame various IV catheters, extension set, disinfecting caps, and transparent dressing displayed in an 8x10 photo frame various IV catheters, extension set, disinfecting caps, and transparent dressing displayed in an 8x10 photo frame with colored labels various IV catheters, extension set, disinfecting caps, and transparent dressing displayed in an 8x10 photo frame with colored labels and handwritten notes written with a dry erase marker

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