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Document the IV Insertion Details

  1. Select Add.
    The ASC IV template opens.
  2. Select the Attempt # field and select the IV insertion attempt number.
    You can select the top-blank row in the list and enter the appropriate value in the Attempt # field.

    The current system time and username appear in the Insertion time field and the Inserted by field respectively.

  3. To change the time, select the drop-down arrow next to the Insertion time field.
    The Time Entry template opens.
    1. Enter the appropriate time when the IV was inserted into the patient and select OK. The documented time appears in the Insertion time field.
    2. If you select the clock , the current system time appears in the Insertion time field.
  4. Select Location and select the location where the IV is inserted.
    • If the options in the list are not appropriate, select the top-blank row in the list and enter a value in the Location field.
  5. Select an appropriate value from the fields described below:
    • Anesthetic agent used - Select anesthetic agent used on the IV site prior to insertion.
    • Cannula or needle - Select the size of the needle for the IV.
    • Successful - Select Yes or No from the list to indicate whether or not the IV insertion attempt was successful. If you select No, the fields associated with the removal of IV are not available for documentation.
    • Insertion site condition - Select the IV insertion site condition(s) and select Close on the list.
  6. If applicable, select Inserted by and select the appropriate nurse or medical assistant who inserted the IV into the patient.
  7. Enter any additional Comments.
    You can use the My Phrases link at the top-right of the Comments field to add comments. For more information on managing and using the My Phrases functionality, go to NextGen Healthcare Success Community, and download the Getting Started User Guide for NextGen® Adaptive Content Engine.
  8. To add a new IV insertion details, select Add New.
    The left and the right arrows are used to go to the previous or the next available entries respectively.
    • You can also select the label Entry to select the required entry from the picklist.
  9. Select Save & Close.
    The documented IV insertion details appear in the grid in the IV panel.
  10. To remove an IV record from the grid, select a row in the grid and select Remove.
Document the IV Insertion Details