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Osmolarity no. of particles in a Liter of Water Osmolality no. of particles per Kg. of Water Crystalloid clear IV fluid - Hypotonic - Hypertonic - Isotonic Colloid Murky / Black IV Fluid Parts of IV Tubing: a. Piercing spike b. Drop orifice c. Drip chamber d. Roller clamp e. Y-injection site / port direct injection to the blood vessel f. Luer-Lock site Volume Control Set patients at risk with circulatory overload (e.g. infants) - controls the volume of solution that goes through / the amount of medication you give to the patient Location: Adult Children Infant Frontal Superficial Temporal Occipital Great Saphenous vein Dorsal venous network Use Peripheral, Superficial veins Metacarpal veins dorsal aspect of hand Cephalic veins in line with thumb Basilic veins ulnar side Median Cubita vein vein that crosses in the cubital region Great Saphenous vein Dorsal venous network Frontal Superficial temporal Occipital
Factors Affecting Rate of Flow 1. Pressure gradient the difference between two levels in a fluid system 2. Friction the interaction between fluid molecules & surfaces of inner wall of tubing 3. Diameter & Length of tubing, gauge of cannula 4. Height of infusion container ideal height is 36 or 3 ft. from insertion site 5. Size of opening through which fluid leaves receptacle 6. Characteristic of fluid a. Viscosity b. Temperature refrigerated fluids may cause diminished flow & venous spasm Intervention: Administer fluid at room temperature 7. Vein trauma, clots, plugging of veins, venous spasm a. Vasoconstriction result from anxiety; cold IV fluids; sever vein irritation from irritating drugs or fluids 8. Flow control clamp derangement a. Some clamps may slip & loosen resulting in rapid or runaway infusion b. Plastic tubing may distort causing creep or cold flow
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c. Marked stretching of tubing may cause distortion of tubing & render clamp ineffective (may occur when patient turns over & pull on the short tubing). 9. Manipulation of the clamp by the patient or significant others April 23, 2005 How To Terminate IV Therapy: 1. Check the doctors order for IV termination 2. Wash hands 3. Prepare the equipment needed - plaster - cotton balls (3 wet, 3 dry) - bandage scissors - waste receptacle 4. Explain procedure to the client 5. Clamp the IV line 6. Put on gloves as necessary 7. Lift the tape from skin to expose the insertion site using wet cotton balls 8. Apply dry cotton ball directly over the insertion site. Using the other hand, quickly remove the device and tape from the skin 9. Maintain direct pressure on the IV site for 1 to 2 minutes 10. Put plaster over the insertion site, hold limb upright for 5 minutes 11. Instruct patient to restrict activity for about 10 minutes and leave the site with a plaster in place for at least 8 hours as necessary 12. Dispose used venipuncture device, tubing and solution containers in their designated garbage bin, according to agency policy.
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