Changing Mainline IV bag

• Check physicians order.
• Wash Hands.
• Select correct solution (using 5 rights of drug administration).
  Remove outer wrap.
• Inspect bag carefully for tears or leaks by applying gentle pressure to the bag.
• Hold the bag up and examine for cloudiness, discoloration, or any foreign matter.
• Label bag with patient’s name, date, time or according to agency policy.
• Tape bag based on hourly flow rate and initial.
• Identify patient, explain procedure and asses IV site.
• Asses IV site again.
• Discard old bag according to agency policy
• Record I&O and IV solution according to agency policy.