Mastering Clinical Skills: IV & Phlebotomy Training Insights cover art

Mastering Clinical Skills: IV & Phlebotomy Training Insights

Mastering Clinical Skills: IV & Phlebotomy Training Insights

By: Bruce
Listen for free

About this listen

This podcast is dedicated to helping medical and nursing students, as well as healthcare professionals, master intravenous (IV) insertion and phlebotomy techniques with confidence. Each episode features expert tips, step-by-step guides, and discussions on common challenges in clinical training. Using high-quality simulation tools like the Ultrassist IV & Phlebotomy Practice Kit, we provide hands-on learning approaches that prepare you for real-world scenarios. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our goal is to make your journey to clinical excellence smoother, safer, and more effective.

Episodes
  • How to Use Plastic IV Stand for IV & Venipuncture & Phlebotomy Practice - Step-by-Step Guide
    Aug 13 2025

    Ultrassist Plastic IV Stand is a lightweight, portable, and cost-effective alternative to traditional metal IV stands. Designed for IV, venipuncture, and phlebotomy training, it simulates realistic blood circulation and pairs perfectly with IV practice arms, hands, and legs. Easy to assemble and carry, it's ideal for students and educators seeking a reliable, travel-friendly training setup.

    If you want to practice IV techniques with metal IV stand, please choose Adult Left Multi-Venous Venipuncture Arm Practice Kit with Metal Stand or Adult Right Phlebotomy Practice Arm Kit with Metal Stand.

    1. Plastic IV stand with liquid container assembly guide

    Step 1: Connect the plastic stand to the base.

    Step 2: Connect the holder to the stand.

    Step 3: Fix the fluid containers onto the holder, and equip the valve accordingly.

    Step 4: Keep the valve on "Close" status.

    Step 5: Connect the tubes to the simulator accordingly. (Use the additional extended tube to connect if necessary )

    Step 6: Pouring fake blood into the container carefully.

    Step 7: Open 2 valves, and check if the liquid is filling the simulator.

    Step 8: It's ready when we see the liquid level in both containers is almost at the same level.

    Step 9: Seal the container with a plug in case of splashing.

    2. Plastic IV Stand Disassemble & Clean Up Guide

    Step 1: Use provided syringe plunger to squeeze the liquid from one of the containers. (Keep valve open)

    Step 2: Close the valves, and disconnect the tubes.

    Step 3: Pour the remaining liquid out.

    Step 4: Disassemble & clean up the kit for next time use.

    Follow the audio to learn how to use the Ultrassist plastic IV stand for venipuncture, IV injection, and phlebotomy practice. It is usually used with the adult IV practice hand, geriatric IV training hand, infant venipuncture arm, infant venipuncture leg, adult IV arm, and other IV practice kits.

    See the blog detail here: https://www.ultrassist.com/blogs/how-to-guides/guide-to-use-iv-stand-for-venipuncture-phlebotomy-practice

    Show More Show Less
    2 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.