The intravenous (IV) therapy safety checklist ensures patient safety and avoids errors during the procedure. Below is a detailed list from this checklist.
The intravenous (IV) therapy safety checklist ensures patient safety and avoids errors during the procedure. Below is a detailed list from this checklist.
Complications and side effects can occur during the process of intravenous (IV) therapy. Below are potential complications/side effects and guidelines for management.
To ensure safe and effective intravenous therapy, this technique must follow the strict process outlined below to meet safety standards as regulated by the Ministry of Health.
Intravenous therapy is an invasive procedure, directly introducing a solution into the bloodstream via a vein (venous route). Therefore, the practitioner performing IV therapy must be fully aware of the principles and strictly adhere to them to ensure patient safety.
The first safety standard in IV therapy is that the practitioner must fully understand the purpose, classification, location, and indications of the IV infusion.
