IV SITE ASSESSMENT

Updated 7/25

Dear nurses,

IV therapy is commonly used in the clinical setting.

It is very important to assess and document the condition 
of the IV site.

 If your patient complains of pain or sensitivity at the IV
 site, immediate steps should be taken to carefully examine
 the site.

 

There are drugs such as, Dilantin, Dopamine and Potassium
 that may damage the soft tissue around the IV site, if there is
 an infiltration.

  Learn more about :  IV site care