IV Bolus (PIVC)

Question 1

Use of IV bolus

Answer 1

• Allows rapid drug administration
• Can be used in emergency situations to provide immediate drug effect
• ## Used to administer drugs that cant be given IM

Question 2

What does ‘bolus’ refer to

Answer 2

The concentration or amount of a drug

Question 3

Administration

Answer 3

• Directly into the bung of a cannula placed into the vein of the person
• May be injected directly through an existing venous access device or an implanted port

Question 4

Assessment

Answer 4

Assess for signs of phlebitis, extravasation, infection and pain before, during and after intravenous administration is vital to ensure the patency and viability of the vein