Use Strategies to Prevent IV Infusion of Irrigation Solutions

February 2017

You'll hear about strategies to prevent wrong-route errors with irrigation solutions.

These sterile preps often contain antimicrobials such as acetic acid or bacitracin. They're meant for topical use...to rinse or wash a wound or body cavity, such as the bladder or bowel.

The problem is that irrigation solutions can be mistaken for IV solutions...and can be harmful if injected.

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Use Strategies to Prevent IV Infusion of Irrigation Solutions

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