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Record IV Fluid Details

  1. On the IV panel, click the Fluids option to document the IV fluids infused to the patient.
  2. Click 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:
    • Click the drop-down arrow and enter time in the Time Entry template.
    • Click the clock , to display the current system time in the Start time field.
  4. Click Bag# and select the number of IV bags provided to patient or click 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) Click 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. Click Add New and click Save & Close.
    The documented IV fluid details appear in the IV panel grid.