THR Journal Article Review - Impact of Local Heat Application on Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Among Patients

This scholarly article review is designed to enhance the nurse’s knowledge and competence related to peripheral intravenous cannulation by promoting the use of local heat application to enhance vein dilation and visibility, improve first attempt success rates, reduce procedure time, and decrease patient discomfort and cannulation related complications.

Please note that due to copyright issues, this is only available to Texas Health employees. You will need an access code to proceed.

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Target Audience

Texas Health RNs

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Course opens: 
04/16/2026
Course expires: 
06/16/2026
Cost:
$0.00
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Nursing Contact Hour(s)
    In support of improving patient care, Texas Health Resources is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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