–IV Therapy Complications– IV therapy can cause issues with the vein & surrounding skin, as well as introduce infection or air into the body. For these reasons, it’s vital that we focus on prevention of infection or issue, and always having a patent line! –Air Embolism– Air enters the vein through IV tubing– this occurs with larger gaps of air and large bubbles. You may have miniscule bubbles in your tubing. Don’t panic! This can happen. Always prime your tubing entirely and inspect the line pri

💉 IV THERAPY follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education IV Therapy is a way to give: ✅ Fluids ✅ Medications ✅ Blood ✅ Nutrients ⚠️ IV Therapy Complications: While IV therapy is beneficial, it comes with risks. Here are the most common complications to be aware of: 🔹 Phlebitis: Vein becomes inflamed → Symptoms: Pain, redness, tenderness at the site, and occlusion alarms due to decreased flow. 🔹 Infection: Bacteria enters through the IV site → Symptoms: Redness, fever, chills. Can lea