IV Push Medication Safety and Dosing

IV push medication safety and dosing are shown in this nursing demonstration. An intravenous, or IV, push is the rapid delivery of a small amount of medicine into a vein through a previously placed IV catheter. These medications often come in vials or ampules, which are used to draw the drug into a syringe before it is given...

1. General medication administration considerations (review in the room, with the patient).

1. Upon first entering the patient's room, perform hand hygiene. Wash hands with soap and warm water, applying vigorous friction for at least 20 s. Alternatively, if the hands are not visibly soiled, you may use hand sanitize...