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