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IV Therapy Flashcards

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Air embolism S+S

A

Tachycardia
Chest pain
Hypotension
Decreased LOC
Cyanosis

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Air embolism tx

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Clamp tubing
Turn pt on left side and place in Trendelenburg position
Notify HCP

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Infiltration S+S

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Pain, swelling, coolness, numbness at site
No blood return

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Infiltration tx

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Remove IV
Elevate
Apply warm/cool compress

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Infx S+S

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Tachycardia
Redness
Swelling
Chills and fever
Malaise
N+V

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Infx tx

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Remove IV
Obtain cultures
Possible abx

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Circulatory overload S+S

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Increased BP
Distended neck veins
Dyspnea
Wet cough and crackles

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Circulatory overload tx

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Decrease flow rate
Elevate HOB
Keep pt warm
Notify HCP

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Phlebitis S+S

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Heat, redness, tenderness at the site
Decreased flow of IV

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Phlebitis tx

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Remove IV
Notify HCP
Restart IV

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Hematoma tx

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Elevate extremity
Apply pressure and ice

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