Table 4:
Themes and IV Infusion Tasks Studied
Themes | Tasks Studied |
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1. Setting up and programming multiple primary continuous IV infusions | Conduct a line change involving 4 infusions and a multiport connector |
2. Identifying IV infusions | Disconnect an infusion |
Document infusion architecture and infusing medications for a single access port | |
3. Managing dead volume | Administer a medication by manual IV push |
Double the concentration of a continuous IV medication infusion | |
4. Setting up secondary intermittent IV infusions | Set up a standard secondary IV infusion |
Set up a non-standard secondary IV infusion (i.e., a large IV container or a high flow rate) | |
5. Administering an IV pump bolus | Administer an IV pump bolus |
Abbreviation: IV, intravenous.