‘Scrub the hub’ of your IV line with a NEW alcohol pad for at least 15 seconds.

If you need help preparing the syringes, see the info sheet called “Flushing the Line with Heparin, Saline or Citrate.” Use a fresh alcohol pad to scrub the end cap on your IV line.

Disconnect medication syringe, clean port with alcohol pad, and allow to dry. Flush injection port with normal saline at same rate medication was delivered. (Restart IV if continuous fluids infusing). Help …

Flush your catheter before administering your medication. Please refer to your SASH Teaching Mat for more details. Cover the top and the threaded sides of the injection cap with a new alcohol pad and …

epeat the same process outlined above. Administer your med cation and follow with a saline flush. If you touch or drop your IV hub connector in between the medication administration and the saline flush, …

IV line with an alcohol pad. 5. Insert saline syrin. e . nto the IV end cap and tighten by turning clockwi. e. 6. Inject the saline using the . ush/pause m. thod. 7. Remove the syringe . nd . ispose of it as …

Your health care provider has chosen a special intravenous (IV) catheter to be placed under your skin (into your vein) for medicines. The type of catheter you have will determine how long it can be left in.

Check the label on the IV bag. Make sure the patient name, medicine name, and dose are all correct. Be sure all IV supplies are in sealed packets. If they are not, don’t use them. Don't use medicine with an …

Oct 13, 2025 · According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it’s standard practice to clean injection sites with a saturated 60 to 70% alcohol swab for 30 seconds to mitigate infection risks. This …

Clean work area and hands help prevent infection Check the site of your Peripheral Intravenous. If it is red, puffy, or painful, call your nurse. The nurse will instruct you as to what to do next. Gather your …