INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION: PERIPHERAL
Obj.1 Identify the two IV delivery routes.
Give examples of the three delivery methods for IV therapy identify the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
● Two Delivery Routes:
○ Peripheral Vein
○ Central Vein
● Three Delivery Methods:
○ Continuous infusion: Allows you to give a carefully regulated
amount of fluid over a prolonged period
■ Advantages:
● Less time spent mixing solutions & hanging containers
● Handle less tubing & access the patient’s IV device less
often, decreasing the risk of infection.
■ Disadvantages:
● Patient may become distressed if the equipment
hinders mobility & interferes with ADL’s.
● Drip rate must carefully be monitored to ensure that the
IV fluid & medication don’t infuse too rapidly or too
slowly.
○ Intermittent infusion: A solution (commonly an antibiotic) is given
for shorter periods at set intervals.
○ Direct Injection: AKA IV push, used to deliver a single dose (bolus) of
a drug.
Obj.2 Documentation and patient teaching related to related to intravenous
therapy.
● Documentation:
○ Documenting initiation of IV therapy:
■ Size, length, and type of device
■ Name of person who inserted device
■ Date, time, & location
■ Type of dressing used
■ Condition of the site
■ Type of solution
■ Any additives
■ Flow rate
Obj.1 Identify the two IV delivery routes.
Give examples of the three delivery methods for IV therapy identify the
advantages and disadvantages of each.
● Two Delivery Routes:
○ Peripheral Vein
○ Central Vein
● Three Delivery Methods:
○ Continuous infusion: Allows you to give a carefully regulated
amount of fluid over a prolonged period
■ Advantages:
● Less time spent mixing solutions & hanging containers
● Handle less tubing & access the patient’s IV device less
often, decreasing the risk of infection.
■ Disadvantages:
● Patient may become distressed if the equipment
hinders mobility & interferes with ADL’s.
● Drip rate must carefully be monitored to ensure that the
IV fluid & medication don’t infuse too rapidly or too
slowly.
○ Intermittent infusion: A solution (commonly an antibiotic) is given
for shorter periods at set intervals.
○ Direct Injection: AKA IV push, used to deliver a single dose (bolus) of
a drug.
Obj.2 Documentation and patient teaching related to related to intravenous
therapy.
● Documentation:
○ Documenting initiation of IV therapy:
■ Size, length, and type of device
■ Name of person who inserted device
■ Date, time, & location
■ Type of dressing used
■ Condition of the site
■ Type of solution
■ Any additives
■ Flow rate
