What is "KVO" on your unit?

CarVsTree · Apr 24, 2006

At our hospital the policy is if KVO is ordered to HL and flush q8h. As a matter of fact, the docs must be trained well, because the majority order HL when tolerating PO.

Hoozdo, ADN · Apr 25, 2006

10 cc/hr

Mine too, Medical ICU

Diploma'82 · Apr 25, 2006

I worked at one place where it was 10ml/hr peripheral and 20 central. Where I work now we have updated (well actually written) a policy for 42ml/hr non CHFers, 20 for CHFers, and 5ml for peds.

Linda

beckabeckahi · Apr 25, 2006

20cc/hr

crmson_lady · Apr 25, 2006

It varies based on the unit, so I always find myself asking what is KVO for this unit. I've seen it from 25-50 ml/hr on most units where I work.

cammy429 · Apr 25, 2006

On my step-down unit it's generally 10cc but 20cc through central lines

Here (antepartum) it's 30cc/hr.
A M/S friend of mine said hers is 50cc/hr.
What is it on your unit?

dayplay · Apr 25, 2006

10-20cc/hr is our standard to KVO.

mydesygn · Apr 25, 2006

Here (antepartum) it's 30cc/hr.
A M/S friend of mine said hers is 50cc/hr.
What is it on your unit?

I work pediatrics and it's typically been between 10 and 20 cc/hour for pedi patients

SmilingBluEyes · Apr 25, 2006

And therein lies a huge problem. KVO means different rates to different people. Either you need an IV running or NOT!

"KVO" should never be ordered. The exact rate in ml/hr should be always.

LisaRn21 · Apr 25, 2006

I do peds and we run it from 2cc/hr to 20 depending on the size of the child.. obviously a 17 year old isn't gonna get the 2 and a 2 day old isn't gonna get the 20 .. that their maitinence fluid sometimes lolol Nurses also choose... we place the IV we know how big the vein is and what it will need

zacarias, ASN, RN · Apr 25, 2006

I think ordering "KVO" is OK only if the hospital/facility has a policy that sets the rate for KVO. At my institution it's 42cc/hr. Strange number I know...

snippy · Apr 25, 2006

I work in pediatrics and our KVO can be as little as 5cc/hr via an infusion pump.