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Iv Push
Iv Push
PRERATION
• If the medication has been diluted and
there is wastage, always discard unused
diluted portion of the prepared IV
medication before going to the bedside.
• Always label the syringe with the patient
name, date, time, medication,
concentration of the dose, dose, and
your initials. Once the medication is
prepared, never leave it unattended.
PRERATION
• NEVER administer an IV medication
through an IV line that is infusing blood,
blood products, heparin IV, insulin IV,
cytotoxic medications, or parenteral
nutrition solutions.
• Central venous catheters (central lines,
PICC lines) may require special pre- and
post-flushing procedures and specialized
training.
• You will need a watch with a second hand
to time the rate of administration.
STEPS
• 1. Prepare one medication for one
patient at the correct time as per
agency policy.
• Review the physician’s order, PDTM,
and MAR for the correct order and
guidelines.
• Math calculations may be required
to determine the correct dose to
prepare the medication.
STEPS
2. Create privacy if possible.