IV Push Med Safety
Catheter Occlusion - Blockage of catheter hindering infusion or
aspiration
Catheter-Related Infection - Local/systemic infection due to
catheter contamination or migration
Chemical Phlebitis - Inflammation of a vein due to the chemical
properties of the infused medication
Compatibility Chart - Reference tool to check if medications can
be safely mixed
Concentration - Amount of substance per volume (mg/mL)
Cross-Multiply - Mathematical method to find equivalent rates
or proportions
Diluent - Liquid used to dilute medication for administration
, Dilution - Process of reducing the concentration of a medication
for administration
Air Embolism - Air bubble in circulation causing chest pain,
respiratory distress
Arrhythmia - Irregular heart rhythm due to catheter irritation in
right atrium
Aspirating - Drawing back on a syringe to check for blood return
Baseline VS - Initial vital signs assessment before medication
administration
Blunt Filter Needle - Needle with a blunt tip used to draw up
medications from glass ampules
Catheter Migration - Movement of catheter due to improper
suturing or flushing
Catheter Occlusion - Blockage of catheter hindering infusion or
aspiration
Catheter-Related Infection - Local/systemic infection due to
catheter contamination or migration
Chemical Phlebitis - Inflammation of a vein due to the chemical
properties of the infused medication
Compatibility Chart - Reference tool to check if medications can
be safely mixed
Concentration - Amount of substance per volume (mg/mL)
Cross-Multiply - Mathematical method to find equivalent rates
or proportions
Diluent - Liquid used to dilute medication for administration
, Dilution - Process of reducing the concentration of a medication
for administration
Air Embolism - Air bubble in circulation causing chest pain,
respiratory distress
Arrhythmia - Irregular heart rhythm due to catheter irritation in
right atrium
Aspirating - Drawing back on a syringe to check for blood return
Baseline VS - Initial vital signs assessment before medication
administration
Blunt Filter Needle - Needle with a blunt tip used to draw up
medications from glass ampules
Catheter Migration - Movement of catheter due to improper
suturing or flushing
