8.4 Priming IV Tubing and Changing IV Fluids and Tubing ...
2015-11-23u2002·u2002Priming refers to placing IV fluid in IV tubing to remove all air prior to attaching the IV tube to the patient. IV tubing is primed to prevent air from entering the circulatory system. An air embolism is a potential complication of IV therapy and can enter a patient's blood system through cut tubing, unprimed IV tubing, access ports, and ...
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