CENTRAL LINE AND IV SITE CARE

Updated 8//26

Dear nurses,

New information and links have been
added below.

An intravenous infusion may be started in a peripheral

site or a central line site.

Learn more by clicking on the link:

IV assessment

Learn more about the above topic by clicking on the link:
Chemo and BMT

The image above shows a Code blue in progress. This is 
happening in the emergency Room. Always follow your

Institution's policies and procedures for Code Blue. 

The role of the nurse who is assigned to the Code Blue

The nurse has an important role in effective communication.
There are many responsibilities.

- staying calm in a chaotic situation
- giving clear instructions to coworkers
- ensuring that MD orders are conveyed correctly

- proper documentation of vital signs and all treatments /
  interventions that take place ( defibrillation for example)
  - the nurse becomes the " binding force.