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Preparing Medication for Infusion/Changing IV Bags

Figure 1.4 Spiking the fluid container, gravity priming the set and using the slide clamp to

close the tubing.

Introduction

hen using an IV bag, grasp the bag

spike firmly in one hand and the IV bag

spike-

ort in the other, and insert the

spike com

letely into the port using

ase

tic techni

ue.

Holding the bag with

fill ports down allows

fluid to fill tubing and

displace the air in the

line. Be sure all air has

been removed from the

IV bag as well.

ir in the line moves down through

the tubing as the fluid fills.

In these illustrations,

the slide clamps are

shown in their open and

closed states.

OPEN

CLOSED

Notice the breakaway tab on the

“Integral Flow-Stop” has been

removed. The set can be gravity

primed by intentionally squeezing

the “Integral Flow-Stop” and thus

releasing the clamping action. ( See

Figures 1.5 & 1.6 )