by infusionplus | Sep 20, 2022 | General FAQ
No. This finding needs to be reported to home health or the pharmacy. The IV will need to be evaluated before infusing another dose.
by infusionplus | Sep 20, 2022 | General FAQ
Downstream occlusion is a blockage below the level of the IV. Check for a kink in the tubing or a closed clamp. Unhooking the tubing and flushing the IV line may be necessary.
by infusionplus | Sep 20, 2022 | General FAQ
Medication should be warmed by room temperature. You can hold the medication container in your hands, allowing body heat to warm the solution or wait until the medication reaches room temperature.
by infusionplus | Sep 20, 2022 | General FAQ
If you have not received training to change your dressing, tape the edges of your dressing down to your skin. Call your nursing agency. A visit will be required to change the dressing.
by infusionplus | Sep 20, 2022 | General FAQ
If there is not medication infusing through your line, flush your line as previously instructed and close the clamp. If your IV does not flush easily, do not flush with force. Contact your nurse, who will visit to evaluate your line.
by infusionplus | Sep 20, 2022 | General FAQ
For many cases, home health is the provider for nursing. The pharmacy and home health work together in coordinating your care. Your home health nurse will communicate the exact time frame in which they will arrive.
