Post on 18-Jan-2016
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Intravenous Administration• Nurses administer meds IV in the following ways:– As mixtures within large volumes of IV fluids (Banana
bag)– By injection of a bolus or small volume of med
through an existing IV line or intermittent venous access (heparin lock/saline lock/buff cap)
– By “piggyback” infusion of a solution containing the prescribed medication and a small volume of IV fluid through an existing IV line
• You are responsible for reading more about this in your text as there may be questions on the HESI
Peripheral IV
Buff Cap/Saline Lock
3ml Luer Lock Syringe + Clave Adapter
IV Solution and Pump
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
Central Venous Catheters
Needleless Systems