1 CHANGING AN IV SOLUTION
1. Verify doctor’s prescription in doctor’s
order sheet; countercheck IV label,IV card, infusate sequence, type,
amount, additives (if any), duration ofinfusion.
2. Observe ten (10) Rs.
3. Explain procedure to reassure patient
&significant others & assess IV site forredness, swelling, pain, etc.
4. Change IV tubings and cannula
if 48-72hours lapsed after IV insertion.
5. Wash hands before and after
the procedure.
6. Prepare necessary materials;
place on IV tray.
7. Check sterility and
integrity of IV solution.
8. Place IV label on the
IV bottle.
9. Calibrate new IV
bottle according to duration ofinfusion as per prescription.
10. Open and disinfect rubber port
of IV solution tofollow.
11. Close the roller clamp and
spike thecontainer aseptically.
12. Regulate the flow rate based
on theprescribed infusion rate of infusion.Expel air bubbles (if any).
13. Reiterate assurance to patient
and significant others.
14. Discard all waste materials
according to Health Care Waste Management.
15. Document and endorse
accordingly.
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