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Intravenous infusion
Question | Answer |
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Apply tourniquet | 5-15cm.(2-6) inches above injection site.Check radial pulse below tourniquet. |
preparation | Verify order for IV,check solution label,eplain procedure,wash hands,choose site,choose IV Cannula,connect infusion flask or bag and tubing to remove air.cover end of tubing. |
Raise bed | to a comfortable working height and position for client,and adjust lighting. |
prepare site by scrubbing with | iodine-containing solution for 60 sec. in circular motion.moving outward from injection site. |
Allow 2 min. to dry,then wipe off with alcohol pad. | If client is allergic to iodine,scrub with 70% alcohol. |
Hold needle bevel up and at | a 45-degree angle,pierce skin to reach but not penetrate vein. |
Decrease angle of needle until parallel with skin, | then enter vein either directly above or from the side. |
if backflow is visible | straighten angle and advance needle |