methods of IV infusion
- primary
- secondary
- intermittent
iv infusion
primary
also known as maintenance or continuous
iv infusion
seconadry
IV piggy back (IVPB)
iv infusion
intermittent
on and off intermittently
the primary and piggy back NEVER run @ the same time
(T/F)
true
primary infusion definition
continuous infusion, maintenance infusion, can run via gravity or electric pump
-there is specific tubing for each different electronic pump
what do you always check in a iv bag
always check clarity, color, and any floating
if using Y-site, which one do you use
the one closest to the bag (primary )
what is the y-site closest to the patient used for?
IV medications
dial rate
you can control the amount of fluid the patient is getting
priming is done in order to remove what?
remove all of the air from the tubing to prevent air embolism
is priming a sterile or clean technique
sterile
IV piggy bank- secondary infusions
connects to the highest port on the primary infusion line
-in order to prime a secondary line you have to back prime
BLOOD TUBING ALWAYS HAS A FILTER
(T/F)
TRUE