Nursing Interventions in IV Infusion
April 8, 2010 | In: Nursing Interventions
It is very important to know the following nursing interventions in IV infusion:
- Verify the doctor’s order
- Know the type, amount and indication of IV therapy.
- Practice strict asepsis.
- Inform client and explain purpose of therapy.
- PRIME IV tubing to expel air. This will prevent air embolism.
- Clean the insertion site of IV needle from center to the periphery with alcoholized cotton swab.
- Shave area of needle insertion if hairy.
- Change IV tubing every 72 hours to prevent contamination.
- Change/alter needle insertion site every 72 hours to prevent thrombophlebitis.
- Regulate IV every 15-20 minutes to ensure administration of proper volume of IV fluid as ordered.
- Observe for potential complications.