Nursing Skill
STUDENT NAME _______
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Enter text.
SKILL NAME Pediatric IV infusion/IV push
Description of Skill
Intravenous therapy (IV) if fluid or medicines given into the vein to treat a child’s medical
condition. An IV is a catheter that is inserted into the child’s vein and secured. Fluid/meds
are then given, also called IV infusion. IV push is when a Nurse gives the medication
without the IV pump.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
Giving fluids for dehydration Correcting chemical levels in the blood Giving blood products
Fighting infections Relieving pain Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
Pre: review physicians order, perform hand hygiene, gather appropriate
Intra: apply tourniquet, clean site, insert needle 15-30-degree angle, ad
Post: Assess IV site frequently for complications, flush before and after
Client Education
Keep IV site dry, do not pull on the tubing Educate the par
Educate the parents on fluids inserted in the IV or medicat
Outcomes/Evaluation
Outcomes: the child will be able to receive fluids or medications with no complications.
Evaluation: the IV site is dry, patent and shows no s/s of complications
STUDENT NAME _______
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Enter text.
SKILL NAME Pediatric IV infusion/IV push
Description of Skill
Intravenous therapy (IV) if fluid or medicines given into the vein to treat a child’s medical
condition. An IV is a catheter that is inserted into the child’s vein and secured. Fluid/meds
are then given, also called IV infusion. IV push is when a Nurse gives the medication
without the IV pump.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
Giving fluids for dehydration Correcting chemical levels in the blood Giving blood products
Fighting infections Relieving pain Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
Pre: review physicians order, perform hand hygiene, gather appropriate
Intra: apply tourniquet, clean site, insert needle 15-30-degree angle, ad
Post: Assess IV site frequently for complications, flush before and after
Client Education
Keep IV site dry, do not pull on the tubing Educate the par
Educate the parents on fluids inserted in the IV or medicat
Outcomes/Evaluation
Outcomes: the child will be able to receive fluids or medications with no complications.
Evaluation: the IV site is dry, patent and shows no s/s of complications
