I.V. Gravity Infusion

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PREPARATION

1. WASH HANDS!

2. Gather Supplies

  • 1- I.V. Tubing
  • 2- Saline Flushes (white cap)
  • 3- Alcohol Preps
  • 1- Medica on Bag (check label)
  • 1- red Cap*

3. Close white roller clamp on I.V. tubing

4. Remove ___ tab on medication bag

5. Spike medication bag (push and twist)

6. Prime drip chamber halfway (squeeze with thumb and index finger, see diagram)

7. Prime I.V. tubing by open white roller clamp SLOWLY and let fluid go to the end of tubing.

8. Close white roller clamp

START-UP

1. Remove air bubble from syringe

2. Wipe injection cap on PICC line with alcohol, 10 second friction rub

3. Connect syringe to injection cap and flush, pulsating method, 2cc at a time.

4. Attach I.V. tubing to injection cap on PICC line

5. Open white roller clamp and observe for drip and count drops as instructed by RN.

DISCONNECT

1. When bag is empty and drip stops, close white roller clamp on I.V tubing

2. Remove I.V. tubing from injection cap on PICC line

3. Place red cap on end of I.V. tubing*

4. Remove air bubble from syringe

5. Wipe injection cap on PICC line with alcohol, 10 second friction rub

6. Connect syringe to injection cap and flush, pulsating method, 2cc at a time.

7. Close white/lavender push clamp on PICC line*

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