Use of AIR filters on IV infusions

[66nurse678]

Would you mind answering a simple question for me. I have been asked to find out how often and in what circumstances a nurse would add an AIR filter to an IV infusion. Most IV infusion pumps have some sort of air detecting sensor. Just wondering how many hospitals are still requiring nurses to add an additional air - in- line filter to IV infusions

Thanks for any help you can provide:)

[P_RN, ADN, RN]

Glass IV bottles need an air VENT. Is that possibly what you are thinking of?