Infusion Rates/Volumes A & B Lines Calculations

[Nursylinda]

Hello All!

I was taught in clinical to set the Rates of A & B the same and to set the volumes differently....Line A volume set lower than Line B volume set higher.....can someone please explain? I am returning to school and want to be fully ready for clinical. The previous instructor didn't explain things well and I want to know how and why I'm setting these rates and volumes. All posts appreciated :)

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

bascially, you set both lines per MD orders. Just be sure the meds are compatible because at some point they will meet, unless you using two different ports (like in a central line)