DISCONTINUING AN IV INFUSION
1. Verify written doctor’s order to
discontinue IV including IV medicines.
2. Observe ten (10) Rs.
3. Assess and inform the patient of thediscontinuation
of IV infusion & of anymedicine.
4. Prepare the necessary materials: IV tray
or injection tray with sterile cottonballs with alcohol, plaster,
pick-up forceps in antiseptic solution, kidneybasin, Band-Aid.
5. Wash hands before and after procedure.
6. Close the roller clamp of the IVadministration
set.
7. Moisten adhesive tapes around the IV catheter with
cotton ball withalcohol; remove plaster gently.
9. Inspect IV catheter for completeness.
10. Place dressing over the venipuncture site.
11. Discard all waste materials including the IV cannula
according to HealthCare Waste Management (DOH/DENR).
12. Reassure patient.
13. Document time of discontinuance, status ofinsertion site
and integrity of IV catheter andendorse accordingly.
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