What is an indwelling IV?

Bopeepinwv · Jan 30, 2011

AirForceRN: Well put, could not have said it better myself. I've been an RN for four years, in fact I am a CMSRN (certified med surg RN) and I've NEVER heard it called an indwelling IV. Maybe it's a term only used in some areas.

GHGoonette, BSN, RN · Jan 30, 2011

The term might possibly be used in situations where IV access is required solely for administration of meds. After insertion of the cannula, it is connected to a clave, as opposed to an IV line with fluid running. Other possible instances are the access lines used for dialysis.

Many anaesthetic providers only get to see their patients on the day of surgery, for the simple reason that the patient is only admitted on the day. However, in cases where the patient is going for major surgery, or when there are underlying risk factors, the surgeon will hopefully admit the patient a day or few pre-op for a more in-depth assessment and preparation. In such cases the anaesthetist will definitely see the patient on the day prior, to review the patient's condition, check lab results, and request further tests, if necessary.

retiredlady · Jan 30, 2011

She might be meaning an indwelling IV catheter is a tunnelled catheter and surgery would have to put it in. It goes under the skin for a while and then it is a central cath into a big vein. It can be used for a long time, for antibiotics, cancer meds, etc.

NYCRN16 · Jan 30, 2011

What's with the dog pile? The OP asked a question...you can either answer the question or leave it for someone else. There is no need to criticize or belittle because something that seems obvious to you isn't to others. This is why students and new grads are so scared to ask questions of the more experienced nurses.

I often precept, and I love teaching new grads or nurses new to my clinical area. They are always free to ask questions, but there are certain things that should just be common sense whether or not they are a nurse 1 week or 30 years.

There is certainly nothing wrong with a student asking even the very simple questions, or a new grad that hasn't work clinically yet. JMO, but this poster is working clinically, and honestly I don't think it takes a brain surgeon to figure out what an indwelling IV line could be.

I would also think that any nurse with any sort of clinical judgement would know that the anesthesiologist would want to interview the patient for reasons other than the risk of a sore throat.

JMO

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Jan 30, 2011

indwelling iv was term commonly used in 1980's to distinguish between plastic iv catheter which would be used for 48-72hrs versus butterfly needle "winged infusion set" used for less 24hrs in adults or for hypodermoclysis .

practice advisory for preanesthesia evaluation

preanesthesia evaluation consists of the consideration of information from multiple sources that may include the patient's medical records, interview, physical examination, and findings from medical tests and evaluations. as part of the preanesthetic evaluation process, the anesthesiologist may choose to consult with other health care professionals to obtain information or services that are relevant to perioperative anesthetic care.
preoperative tests, as a component of the preanesthesia evaluation, may be indicated for various purposes, including but not limited to: 1) discovery or identification of a disease or disorder which may affect perioperative anesthetic care, 2) verification or assessment of an already known disease, disorder, medical or alternative therapy which may affect perioperative anesthetic care, and 3) formulation of specific plans and alternatives for perioperative anesthetic care. the assessments made in the process of preanesthetic evaluation may be used to educate the patient, organize resources for perioperative care, and formulate plans for intraoperative care, postoperative recovery, and perioperative pain management.

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