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    Procedure from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice of ANSAP. This was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurseswho need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.

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    Procedure from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice of ANSAP. This was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurseswho need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.

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    Procedure from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice of ANSAP. This was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurseswho need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.

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    Setting Up An IV Infusion

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    SETTING UP AN IV INFUSION

    1. Verify written prescription and make IV label.

    Name of Patient: ___________ Rm #: ___


    IVF Fluids: ________________________
    Bottle #: __________ Flow Rate: _______
    Drug Incorporation: __________________
    Date & Time Started: _________________
    Date & Time to consume: _____________
    NOD: _____________________________

    2. Observe ten (10) Rs when preparing & administering IVF.

    10 Golden Rules for Administering Drug Safely


    (from Nursing 88 Vol. 18, August 1988)

    a. Administer the RIGHT DRUG.


    b. Administer the right drug to the RIGHT PATIENT.
    c. Administer the RIGHT DOSE.
    d. Administer the right drug by the RIGHT ROUTE.
    e. Administer the right drug at the RIGHT TIME.
    f. DOCUMENT each drug you administer.
    g. TEACH your client about the drugs he is receiving.
    h. Take a complete patient DRUG HISTORY. (There is a risk of adverse drug
    reactions when a number of drugs are taken or when patient is taking alcohol
    drinks.)
    i. Find out if the patient has any DRUG ALLERGIES.
    j. Be aware of potential DRUG – DRUG or DRUG – FOOD INTERACTIONS. To
    protect your patient and your license, follow these guidelines for avoiding
    medication errors.
    By: Cathleen McGovern, RN, BSN
    Quality Assurance Coordinator
    Edge Water Hospital
    Chicago, Illinois, USA

    3. Explain procedure to reassure patient and/or significant


    others, secure consent, if necessary.

    This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP 1
    was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses
    who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.
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    4. Assess patient’s vein; choose appropriate site location, size and condition.

    This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP 2
    was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses
    who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.
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    5. Do hand hygiene before and after the procedure.

    This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP 3
    was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses
    who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.
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    6. Prepare necessary materials for procedure

    IV tray with IV solution

    IV Administration Set

    IV cannula

    This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP 4
    was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses
    who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.
    Downloaded from IVTeam Phils Hub | ivthub.blogspot.com

    forceps soaked in antiseptic solution

    alcohol swabs or cotton balls soaked in alcohol with cover (this should be exclusively
    used for IV)
    plaster
    tourniquet
    gloves
    splint
    IV hook
    sterile 2x2 gauze or transparent dressing.

    7. Check the sterility and integrity of the IV solution, IV set


    and other devices.

    8. Place IV label on IVF bottle duly signed by RN who


    prepared it (patient’s name, room no., solution, drug
    incorporation, bottle sequence, and duration, time, and
    date.

    This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP 5
    was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses
    who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.
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    9. Open the seal of the IV infusion aseptically and


    disinfect rubber port with cotton ball with alcohol.

    10. Open the IV administration set


    aseptically and close the roller
    clamp and spike the infusate
    container aseptically.

    11. Fill drip chamber to at least half and prime it with


    IV fluid aseptically.

    12. Expel air bubble if any and put back the cover to the
    distal end of the IV set (get ready for IV insertion).

    This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP 6
    was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses
    who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.

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