What is this procedure called, and do we do it commonly? Relating to IV's

[ParamedicStudent]

So in an IV administration set, there are a few components: the IV bag, drip set w/ tubing, and the IV catheter. Let's say IV is started and Pt is connected. If you wanted to switch that IV bag for some reason, like change the solution of the bag, or switch out the bag for a new one, would you use the same puncturing device from the drip set and flow from there, or would you use a new drip set w/ tubing, spike that new bag, and attach that to the IV catheter?

 

[DesertMedic66]

Same set up, just switch the bag unless you are changing drips to solutions/medications that don't mix safely. Very commonly done.

 

[Carlos Danger]

This procedure is called "hanging a new bag of fluid".

Close the roller clamp on the existing tubing, pull the spike out of the existing bag, and push the spike into the new bag. Open roller clamp. Done.

 

[PotatoMedic]

This procedure is called "hanging a new bag of fluid".

Close the roller clamp on the existing tubing, pull the spike out of the existing bag, and push the spike into the new bag. Open roller clamp. Done.

And remember folks... This is an ALS skill! Do NOT try this at home.

 

[NysEms2117]

And remember folks... This is an ALS skill! Do NOT try this at home.

i sure wish i can play with sharp things

 

[NomadicMedic]

This procedure is called "hanging a new bag of fluid".

Close the roller clamp on the existing tubing, pull the spike out of the existing bag, and push the spike into the new bag. Open roller clamp. Done.

I usually hold the spike in my teeth while I'm pulling the plug on the new bag.

 

[PotatoMedic]

i sure wish i can play with sharp things

But you get a pew pew at your work.

 

[DesertMedic66]

I usually hold the spike in my teeth while I'm pulling the plug on the new bag.

I normally just set it on the ground. It's much easier to get a new bag with 2 free hands.

 

[NomadicMedic]

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[StCEMT]

And remember folks... This is an ALS skill! Do NOT try this at home.

Bro, I saw it on YouTube....I can totally do ALS things

 

[CWATT]

So in an IV administration set, there are a few components: the IV bag, drip set w/ tubing, and the IV catheter. Let's say IV is started and Pt is connected. If you wanted to switch that IV bag for some reason, like change the solution of the bag, or switch out the bag for a new one, would you use the same puncturing device from the drip set and flow from there, or would you use a new drip set w/ tubing, spike that new bag, and attach that to the IV catheter?

Just remember, since you are maintaining the spike and bag as sterile, there is no reason to change the drip set.