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    Assisting Iv Infusion

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    This document provides guidance on assisting with IV infusion. It outlines the purpose of IV infusion as administering fluids or medications intravenously when oral intake is not possible. It describes assessing the patient's veins and vital signs, gathering supplies such as IV tubing and solution, and properly inserting the IV catheter into the vein. The key steps are preparing the IV equipment and solution, inserting the catheter, securing and dressing the site, regulating the infusion rate, and monitoring the patient for complications.

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    Assisting Iv Infusion

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    This document provides guidance on assisting with IV infusion. It outlines the purpose of IV infusion as administering fluids or medications intravenously when oral intake is not possible. It describes assessing the patient's veins and vital signs, gathering supplies such as IV tubing and solution, and properly inserting the IV catheter into the vein. The key steps are preparing the IV equipment and solution, inserting the catheter, securing and dressing the site, regulating the infusion rate, and monitoring the patient for complications.

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    This document provides guidance on assisting with IV infusion. It outlines the purpose of IV infusion as administering fluids or medications intravenously when oral intake is not possible. It describes assessing the patient's veins and vital signs, gathering supplies such as IV tubing and solution, and properly inserting the IV catheter into the vein. The key steps are preparing the IV equipment and solution, inserting the catheter, securing and dressing the site, regulating the infusion rate, and monitoring the patient for complications.

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    Assisting Iv Infusion

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    Dianne Labis
    This document provides guidance on assisting with IV infusion. It outlines the purpose of IV infusion as administering fluids or medications intravenously when oral intake is not possible. It describes assessing the patient's veins and vital signs, gathering supplies such as IV tubing and solution, and properly inserting the IV catheter into the vein. The key steps are preparing the IV equipment and solution, inserting the catheter, securing and dressing the site, regulating the infusion rate, and monitoring the patient for complications.

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    ASSISTING IV INFUSION

    Definition:
     Is an administration of fluid, electrolytes, or nutrients through a needle or cannula
    inserted into a vein.
    Purpose:
     To administer fluids intravenously when clients are unable to take fluids orally and for
    medication purposes.
    Principles:
     Assess vital signs for baseline data
     Assess bleeding tendencies
     Assess disease or injury to extremities
     Assess status of veins to determine appropriate venipuncture sites
     Observe appropriate infection control procedures

    Equipment:
     IV solution
     IV tubing
     IV catheter or needle
     IV pole for gravity infusion
     Adhesive or non- allergenic tape
     Clean gloves
     Rubber Tourniquet
     Antiseptic swabs
     Antiseptic ointment such as Povidone Iodine
     Sterile gauze, Dressing or transparent occlusive dressing
     Arm splint (if required)

    Steps Rationale
    1. Check the doctor’s order
    2. Explain the procedure the patient To facilitate acceptance & willingness to
    cooperate since venipuncture can cause
    discomfort.
    3. Wash hands. Gather all equipment Wash hands for appropriate infection control
    procedures and to save time & effort.
    4. Inspect the solution of the following: To check if the order reflects the patient’s
    kind of solution ordered, volume actual condition. Cloudiness is evidence that
    ordered & clearness & expiration date the container has been opened previously.
    Leaks indicate possible contamination.
    5. Open the vacodrip set. Follow the
    instructions accompanying the set.
    6. Prepare the prescribed bottle of the
    solution accompanying the
    instructions.
    7. Open the regulator and let a little
    amount of fluid run through the tube.
    Be sure that no air present in the tube.
    8. Carry the needed equipment to the
    bedside
    9. Hang IV bottle/pack on IV pole & Container should be suspended about 1m(3ft)
    prepare strips of plaster. above the client’s head. This height is needed
    to enable gravity to overcome venous
    pressure & facilitate flow of the solution into
    the vein. Strips of plaster are used to tape the
    catheter later.
    10. Un-sleeve the arm involved
    11. Place the padded arm board or splint,
    and tourniquet under arm
    12. Open the tray
    13. Doctor applies tourniquet & offer The tourniquet is used to dilate the vein
    cotton ball w/alcohol to the doctor & making it easier to insert the needle properly.
    instruct patient to make a fist. And should be place firmly to15 to 20 cm
    above the venous flow. If the radial pulse can
    be palpated, the arterial flow is not obstructed.
    Cotton ball w/ alcohol is used to disinfect the
    site. The client should make a fist to contract
    the muscles which compresses the distal veins
    & distending them. Tapping lightly the vein
    w/ your fingertips may also distend the vein.
    14. Remove the cover of the IV catheter The doctor holds the needle pointing in the
    and offer the needle to the doctor (the direction of blood flow at a 30o angle w/
    doctor inserts the needle). Once back- bevel up & pierce the skin beside the vein
    flow of blood is present, release and about 1cm (1 ½ in) below the site planned for
    remove the tourniquet and open the piercing.
    regulator.
    15. Offer plaster & assist in anchoring. Plaster is used to secure the needle properly.
    ( chevron method) a small gauze under the
    needle is required keeping the needle in
    position in the vein.
    16. Adjust the arm board or splint, Arm board or splint is used to stabilize the
    bandage, and anchor securely. arm as well as the tubing.
    17. Regulate the flow of the solution as To ensure appropriate
    ordered. infusion flow.
    18. Instruct the patient or watcher to call The watcher should observe the patient all the
    when there is a change in the rate of time and call the nurse when there is a
    flow, or when the solution stops problem. Proper communication should be
    flowing, when the site is painful or established. This is to prevent complications
    bulging, when the solution is almost associated with IV therapy.
    consumed and when there is air or
    blood in the tubing.
    19. Leave the patient in a comfortable Assess the patient’s difficulties after the
    position. infusion.
    20. Carry the tray to the utility room. Do after care. Wash hands to observe
    Wash your hands. appropriate infection control procedures.
    21. (When venoclysis is out) Clamp the So that blood would not get in the tubing
    tubing when the bottle is almost empty when fluid is consumed.
    22. Remove the adhesive tape For easy removal of the IV catheter.
    23. Apply the pressure using Cotton ball Pressure help stop the bleeding and prevents
    with alcohol over the point of hematoma formation.
    insertion and withdraw the needle
    quickly.
    24. Dry the area with cotton ball and To prevent the open skin from infection and
    apply adhesive tape. for continues application of force and
    pressure on area.
    25. Leave the patient comfortably and tidy Assess any difficulties the patient feels and
    the unit. apply appropriate nursing interventions to
    settle the problem.
    26. Bring the vacoliter with tubing to the
    utility room and put it to its proper
    place
    27. Chart: Date, time, solution used, For documentation purposes and further use.
    bottle/pack number, amount rate per
    minute, site and doctor who inserted
    the needle. In numbering
    bottles/packs used, ascertain whether
    the number is for the whole series or
    one day series. Record the unusual
    reaction of the patient or the treatment,
    if there is any.

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