7K views · 77 reactions | Three of the most common IV pump alarms  as well as a few troubleshooting tips to make that pump STFU  | Ashley Lorena Adkins | Facebook

5 Tips for troubleshooting an IV💉💦 #1: Assess the IV site: look for S&S of phlebitis, infection or infiltration #2: Check for occlusions: assess IV tubing for kinks, bends, clamps, twisted around your patient or their bedding #3: Air in line: pause the infusion & remove the air by priming the line again, preventing air embolism #4: Assess the pump: check the error message, address the specific issue & reset the pump #5: Flush the line: flush the line with normal saline as per your facility’s p

⚠️IV Pump Alarms⚠️ 💦 Partial Occlusion / Occluded Check for kinks, closed clamps, or IV placement 💦Infusion Complete Time to disconnect or hang a new bag. 💦Air-in-Line Restart if small, or prime the line again to remove bubbles. Have you seen other IV pump alarms? Drop them in the comments! ⬇️ #NurseLife #IVPumpAlarms #NursingTips #hospitalASMR | Nurse In The Making