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IV, or intravenous, is used to establish vascular access to give patients fluids, medications, and blood products.
IV should be used when the patient is in shock or hypovolaemia, or when medications are required.
Examples include:
Knowing when not to use an IV is important.
Situations where IVs should not be used include infection at the insertion site.
Creating an access point where bacteria, viruses, fungi, and in rare cases parasites can enter is dangerous.
Always clean your access points.
Using an IV below an injury is also not recommended.
Injuries may cause swelling, preventing proper flow and causing infiltration.
This may worsen swelling.
Always try to use an uninjured limb.
Contraindications are not limited to these examples, so use your best judgement.
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