Drug Incorporation Into Volumetric Chamber

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ADMINISTERING IV DRUGS DRUG INCORPORATION INTO VOLUMETRIC CHAMBER 1. Verify the written MD prescription and follow hospital policy on drug administration. 2. Observe ten (10) Rs when preparing and administering medications.

3. Explain procedure to patient (medicine and action) and check IV site. Verify for skin test of the drug before IV incorporation.

4. Do hand hygiene before and after procedure. 5. Prepare the necessary materials for the procedure such as right drug and dose, right diluent needed, IV injection tray, syringes and needles.

This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.

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6. Check present IV fluid label, level and the incorporated medicine in the Volumetric Chamber or IV bottle if with incorporated medicine, check for drug-drug incompatibility and if the on-going IV fluid in the Volumetric Chamber is to be consumed in 6-8 hours, request a prescription for IVF to be used solely for drug administration and keep the whole set sterile for succeeding doses.

7. Aspirate prepared right drug with correct dose.

8. Add desired IVF diluent into volumetric chamber by opening the sliding clamp from the bottle then close the clamp. 9. Disinfect rubber injection port of the volumetric chamber and incorporate drug. Mix gently. 10. Open the clamp of the airway at the volumetric chamber. 11. Regulate flow accordingly.

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12. Place IV label on volumetric chamber indicating drug incorporated and flow rate.

This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.

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13. Reassure/monitor patient when incorporated medicine is consumed, clamp airway of volumetric chamber. Add IVF and regulate flow rate of main IVF as prescribed.

14. Discard waste according to Health Care Waste Management (DOH/DENR).

15. Document in patient’s chart of the drug administered and patient condition. 16. Document in patient’s chart IVF sheet and Kardex (of changes in IV rate/time due).

This copy of the procedures from the 7th edition of the Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice by ANSAP was reproduced for educational purposes of Filipino student nurses and registered nurses who need to review and study the procedures prior to actual IVT training and practicum.

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