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IV Flush: How to Flush an IV Line (Cannula, Catheter) Saline Lock Nursing Skill

How to flush an IV's (intravenous catheter) peripheral line in the hand (cannula/catheter) with saline: nursing skill. When a patient has an IV (intravenous catheter), it is important to follow your hospital's protocols for flushing, examining, and changing the IV. You'll also want to be familiar with the manufacturer's cap being used, as there are sometimes specific sequences of clamping and disconnecting that you must follow. *IV Series*:    • Prevent a Rolling Vein When Starting an IV...   The supplies you will generally need include a Curos cap or alcohol swab, pre-filled saline syringe, and gloves. In this video, Nurse Sarah demonstrates how to flush an IV with saline. You may hear terms such as "saline lock" or "IV flush," and you'll find how how this works in this video. Nurses typically flush IVs with saline to keep the line clear to prevent blood clots, and before administering medications and in between infusions. Some hospitals may have a protocol in place to flush IVs at a set time, such as every 12 hours or so. You'll want to follow your facility's protocols for the amount of saline you use to flush (often around 3-5cc), and I'll demonstrate the push-pause technique for flushing the line. #nurse #nursing #nursingskills #iv Website: https://www.registerednursern.com/ More Videos:    • Dopamine IV Drip Calculation & Nursing Con...   Nursing Gear: https://teespring.com/stores/register... Instagram:   / registerednursern_com   Facebook:   / registerednurserns   Twitter:   / nursesrn   Popular Playlists: NCLEX Reviews:    • NCLEX Study Strategies   Fluid & Electrolytes:    • Fluid and Electrolytes Nursing   Nursing Skills:    • Nursing Skills Videos