Do you always remove the air from IV bags?

Jun 13, 2009 11:32 PM

by linda2097

When spiking a new IV bag, do you always remove the air from the bag?

maeyken · Jun 14, 2009, 03:28 PM

Re: Do you always remove the air from IV bags?

Only pressure bags, not for regular IV's.

Circl8r · Jun 15, 2009, 07:50 PM

Re: Do you always remove the air from IV bags?

Only when spiking saline for an arterial line, otherwise, no.

JanineB · Jun 16, 2009, 10:55 AM

Re: Do you always remove the air from IV bags?

and in Pediatrics & Open Heart surgery, it is a good idea.

humblecirculator · Jun 17, 2009, 04:29 PM

Re: Do you always remove the air from IV bags?

In agreeance with the others before me, only with ART lines (peds - great idea)...now, IV tubing - absolutely each and everytime

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