Which of the following is NOT a precaution to be taken in case of a patient with a central IV line?
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Option 4 : Changing the line everyday
Concept:
- IV -> Intravenous is a route of administration of medicine
- In this route the medicine will be given directly into the vein
- The fastest route of drug administration
- Only very few medicine can be given directly through veins all medicines cannot be given
Explanation:
- Central venous catheter = Central line.
- Larger veins of neck like subclavian vein is catheterized in order to administer large amount of fluids sooner.
- The line is fixed in position and is not needed to change everyday
- Even a simple intarcath is not needed to change on daily basis.
- While performing IV cannulation the following measures should be taken
- Done only under doctor prescription
- Hand washing must be done
- Skin must be prepared at the site of insertion
- Prior site must be selected
- Intravenous drug administration has 100 percent bioavailability
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