Equipment needed + Technique to set up for IV fluid therapy

Equipment

· Clippers

· Swab/cotton wool with hibi-scub

· Swab/cotton wool with surgical spirit

· Size 11 scalpel blade (if using the cut-down technique)

· Tape (micropore, durapore, elastoplast) - normally 3 strips

· IV catheter of a suitable size for the patient

· Heparin saline

· Bung or T-connector

· Fluid bag

· Giving set

· Drip stand

What is step 1 for setting up fluids?

Remove giving set from packaging and turn off regulator

What is step 2 for setting up fluids?

Remove fluid bag from outer packaging and either set on table or hang on drip stand

What is step 3 for setting up fluids?

Remove protective tag from fluid bag and from the giving set

What is step 4 for setting up fluids?

Insert the giving set into the fluid bag using an aseptic technique

What is step 5 for setting up fluids?

Squeeze the chamber until about 1/2 full

What is step 6 for setting up fluids?

Release regulator slowly to fill the drip line

- Take care not to allow air bubbles to form

- Minimal fluid should be wasted

What is step 7 for setting up fluids?

Close the regulator

What must be maintained throughout setting up fluids?

An aseptic technique

What are the two main veins used for intravenous access?

- Jugular

- Cephalic