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Record IV Fluid Details

  1. On the IV panel, select the Fluids option to document the IV fluids infused to the patient.
  2. Select Add.
    The ASC IV template opens.
    ASC IV

    The current system time and user name appear in the Start time and the Started by fields, respectively.

  3. To change the Start time, do one of the following:
    • Select the drop-down arrow and enter time in the Time Entry template.
    • Select the clock , to display the current system time in the Start time field.
  4. Select Bag# and select the number of IV bags provided to patient or select the top-blank row in the list.
  5. Enter the IV type, IV solution, and Solution amount.
  6. For the Flow rate, select KVO (Keep vein open) or Specify flow rate from the list.
  7. If you select the Specify flow rate option, use the fields that follow to enter the flow rate, units, and flow rate time.
  8. Document the IV status and the Amount infused.
  9. (Optional) Select the Started by field to select the nurse or medical assistant who started providing the IV fluid to the patient.
  10. Enter any additional Comments on IV fluids.
  11. Select Add New and select Save & Close.
    The documented IV fluid details appear in the IV panel grid.
Record IV Fluid Details