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IV vocabulary

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show Sealed hub on an administration set designed for sterile access to the IV fluid  
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Administration Set   show
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show Rigid, hollow, venous cannulation device, identified by plastic "wings" that act as anchoring points for securing the catheter. Ideal for peds; can be used in same locations as over-the-needle caths and in visible "scalp veins" on infants  
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Catheter   show
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Catheter Shear   show
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Drip Chamber   show
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Drip Sets   show
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show IV access established in the external jugular vein of the neck.  
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Gauge   show
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show escape of fluid into the surrounding tissue Can cause localized are of edema/swelling Reasons: IV cath passed completely thru vein n out other side; pt moving excessively; tape has become loose/dislodged; cath inserted too shallow an angle/entered tissue  
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show Rigid, boring catheter placed into a bone to provide IV fluids.  
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Isontonic Crystalloids   show
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show Type of Intraosseous double needle consisting of a solid, boring needle inside a sharpened hollow needle.  
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(KVO)Keep the Vein Open IV setup   show
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Local Reaction   show
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show Administration set; allows for rapid fluid flow into the vascular system; named for the large orifice between the piercing spike and the drip chamber  
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show Administration set; allows for carefully controlled fluid flow and is ideally suited for medication administration; named for the small orifice between the piercing spike and the drip chambe  
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Occlusion   show
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show Prehospital standard for IV cannulation; consists of a hollow tube over a laser-sharpened, steel needle  
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Phlebitis   show
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show Hard, sharpened plastic spike onthe end of the administration set designed to pierce the sterile membrane of the IV bag.  
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Proximal Tibia   show
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Saline Lock   show
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show Complication affecting the systems of the body; after admin of meds, the reaction might be systemic: ie allergic reactions; air embolus; catheter shear; circulatory overload; vasovagal reactions  
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Vasovagal Reaction   show
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