How to put an IV on a person at home

An IV is a sterile infusion system that is used to administer intravenous medicinal solutions. This method of drug therapy is used for patients who need to receive drugs with certain pharmacological properties as quickly as possible and distribute them throughout the body.

You can put in an IV yourself, at home, or in a hospital hospital at the place of treatment. Infusion therapy is carried out by a person with a medical education who has theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the intravenous administration of drugs.

When does it become necessary to install an IV yourself?

An IV can be placed at home only in situations where a sick person needs urgent help before doctors arrive, or he is prescribed outpatient treatment. At the same time, at the time of independent infusion therapy, it is important to follow all the rules for intravenous administration of drugs and not violate sterility standards.

There are cases when there is a real need to install an IV at home:

• severe intoxication of the body caused by poisoning with chemicals and alcoholic beverages;
• heavy blood loss;
• acute allergic reaction;
• extensive inflammatory process of infectious etiology;
• pathological condition of the cardiovascular system (heart attack, cerebral stroke);
• exhaustion of the body, which is associated with current gastrointestinal diseases, diet abuse, and inability to receive high-quality and balanced nutrition.

Professional athletes who engage in strength sports and martial arts practice self-installation of intravenous drips to saturate the body with additional vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. In this case, the effect of faster recovery of the muscular system after physical activity is achieved.

What do we risk when we install IVs AT home?

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Why is intravenous drug administration necessary?

At first :

administer the drug intravenously - this means
faster
into the target organ in a therapeutic concentration, literally within the first minutes, since the blood flow speed is very high. For comparison:

• The tablets begin to be absorbed within 15 minutes after administration, and the peak concentration of the drug in the blood is usually reached after an hour.
• intramuscular drugs are absorbed within half an hour.

seconds:

For some drugs, intramuscular injection is not possible.
For example, with intramuscular injection of calcium chloride, necrosis develops from nearby tissues
.

Third:

are administered intravenously when it is impossible to administer the drug by other means, since the patient is unconscious, digestive surgery has been performed...

Often injections and infusions are the only way to maintain vital functions.

But !

All the benefits of intravenous procedures only increase the risks associated with their use.

What are these risks?

1st anaphylactic shock -
an instant allergic reaction of the body
, which can be fatal if not helped properly, and, most importantly, WORLD:
the count is in seconds: 'Ambulance' most likely will not come to MIR.
Treating anaphylactic shock at the wrong time is disabling at best.

In medical institutions there are always
anti-shock kits for such cases and a doctor who knows how to use them, but with an infusion at home there is usually none ...
2. pyrogen-induced fever

is capable of raising body temperature to 40 and above within a few minutes (at such temperatures, the coagulation of proteins in our body
begins like cooking an egg
), which requires the use of
emergency measures
, and at home this is almost impossible.

What are bacteria pies?
IVs are always sterilized. When they are sterilized, the microbes are killed, but there are fragments of them - endotoxins, cell walls,... Pyrogens are fragments of microbes that can cause fever if taken.
However, the risks are very high, we have to agree... Thank you for being with us.

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Types of droppers, which one to choose for home procedures

It is necessary to place a drip at home for a person in need of first aid only after assessing his general condition. To do this you need to have special knowledge in the field of medicine. The choice of device for infusion therapy depends on the purpose for which the intravenous administration of the medicinal solution is necessary.

The table describes the main types of droppers that can be installed at home.

Only an experienced specialist who is familiar with the protocol for intravenous drug administration can administer an IV to a person at home. In this case, the choice of a drug in the form of a liquid solution should be made by the patient’s attending physician based on the results of a preliminary examination.

Operating principle

Anti-drinking drugs are needed for people who drink strong drinks over several days in large doses. While they drink glass after glass, the body struggles with all its might to fight the total cataclysm. A drunken look, incoherent speech, a shaky gait - the tip of the iceberg. Alcoholics slowly but surely destroy all important systems. Vital resources struggle with incoming alcohol. But ethanol products take over the body.

The gastrointestinal tract quickly absorbs ethanol, then the blood delivers it to the brain cells. 30% of ethyl alcohol is excreted naturally (with sweat, urine, feces). The liver is responsible for the main processing, breaking it down into individual components within a few days. But an alcohol addict does not give the liver a rest. It does not process ethanol fully. Its breakdown products entail the following problems:

• destabilization of water-salt metabolism;
• acid-base imbalance;
• dehydration of all tissues;
• decreased immunity (resulting in exacerbation of chronic diseases);
• decreased production of gastric juice (constipation, vomiting, nausea, lack of appetite);
• overload of the cardiovascular system (heart attack, stroke, death); distortion of cognitive functions;
• failure in the production of sirotonin (mood swings, aggression);
• suppression of the central nervous system (inappropriate actions);
• mental disorders (depressive moods, suicidal tendencies, epileptic seizures, amnesia, hallucinations).

The dropper is designed to eliminate all violations. The medicinal composition prescribed by a specialist has a complex effect. Action:

• restoration of water and electrolyte balance;
• regulation of sleep and wakefulness;
• metabolism stabilization;
• relieving nervous tension;
• removal of ethanol breakdown products;
• blood purification;
• activation of protective functions;
• heart support;
• delivery of nutrients and vitamin complexes to organs.

The procedure includes detoxification, prevention of withdrawal, return to sobriety. It will not cure addiction. Many patients begin to fight alcoholism with it, but some stop halfway. Medicines enter the body through drip infusion over an hour or more.

The dosage of the drug and the time of administration depend on the complexity of the patient’s situation. The drug composition enters the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, and begins to act faster. The narcologist selects it based on the collected medical history and adjusts the composition according to the situation.

What is needed to install a dropper

In order to independently install an IV, you must have the following components and medical devices intended for infusion therapy:

• sterile system for supplying medicinal solution;
• stand holding the infusion system;
• medical plaster;
• sterile napkin for antiseptic skin treatment;
• a bottle of the drug in the form of a liquid solution for intravenous administration;
• ampoules with medications, if a person needs simultaneous treatment with several medications;
• sterile cotton wool;
• medical gloves;
• ethyl alcohol solution with a concentration of 70%;
• a low pillow that supports the elbow joint in an elevated position;
• tourniquet for tightening venous vessels;
• scissors;
• disposable syringe 10 ml.

Having the above components and consumables in stock, it is quite possible to independently install an intravenous drip. In this case, these manipulations can be carried out at home, or in a hospital hospital.

How to place IVs

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Modern medicine has a variety of methods and means of introducing drugs, various chemical compounds and biological fluids into the human blood, but there is no more effective method than infusion therapy. How to properly administer IVs will go even further.

An IV is an infusion system for intravenous administration of blood, plasma, or drugs. The standard kit consists of transparent flexible tubes, a liquid speed regulator, a drop generator and two needles (for veins and rubber stoppers in vials). The drop must be prescribed by a doctor; self-medication can cause irreparable harm to the body.

Preparing the System and Related Accessories

Before setting up the dropper, you need to prepare everything you need:

• Install the IV stand. This is a mobile stand with hooks for hanging packages or bottles with injectable drugs. Its height usually exceeds 1.5-2 meters, which provides sufficient pressure
• Check the injection fluid containers. It is necessary to check the volume, type of drug, time of administration, expiration date and other relevant indicators
• Choosing a suitable system It is inversely proportional to the number, the fourteenth is the largest needle, the twenty-second is the thinnest
• Prepare the appropriate accessories. You will need a tourniquet to locate the vein, antiseptic fluid (usually alcohol), cotton wool and plaster of Paris to secure the needle in the vein

Given everything necessary, a nurse with special knowledge, skills and sufficient practical experience will make an infusion at home within a few minutes without causing pain to the patient. Even after the work of a qualified specialist, there are no bruises, scratches or other visible injuries.

What to prepare before performing the procedure

For the system to operate correctly, you need to perform a number of simple manipulations:

• Connect the kit to your bag or bottle of liquid. This is done by embedding the needle into a rubber/polymer cap, which is pre-wiped with alcohol-soaked cotton wool and which is equipped with all containers for storing intravenous fluids.
• Hang the infusion on the rack. The stand is equipped with hooks for easy mounting of any special packaging
• Get rid of air in the system This is done by filling the tubes and dropper with liquid (the latter is filled to a third or half)
• Check the sterility of all elements of the system. In case of deviation from the norm, it is strictly prohibited to administer liquid to the patient, this can lead to blood poisoning and other dangerous consequences.

Execution technique

Before starting the process, experts recommend informing the patient in as much detail as possible about the feelings that he will experience under the influence of the drip. Each drug has an individual effect on the body and has certain side effects. Knowing about these effects, a person will not be afraid when they occur. The procedure does not take much time, it is performed in this order:

1. It is necessary to take a comfortable position (sitting or lying down). The second option is preferable, but if the person wants to have the injection while sitting and feels well, then the procedure can be done safely and therefore
2. The specialist washes his hands and puts on gloves. The catheter injection site is thoroughly disinfected. The arm is stretched with a belt in the biceps area so that it is easier to find a suitable vein on the inside of the arm
3. The needle is inserted into the darkest and most voluminous vein in the arm, which is secondary to the person. This is done at an angle of 34-45 degrees to the vein. After blood appears in the catheter, it is laid parallel to the arm as much as possible and fixed with adhesive tape
4. The system tube is connected to the catheter. Then the tightness of the connection is checked and additionally fixed with a patch. Additional drugs can be injected later using a syringe without interrupting the injection process
5. The fluid supply speed is adjustable. This is done by moving the wheel on the adjuster. In some systems, it is equipped with a scale that displays the number of drops, which makes counting drops much easier
6. The person is controlled. Unusual increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and/or body temperature

Subtleties of intravenous drug administration and safety measures

It is necessary to place an IV at home for a person who needs medical care in such a way as not to cause harm to his health.

During intravenous administration of drugs, the following safety precautions are required:

• use only disposable and sterile syringes, needles, and other elements of the infusion system;
• the skin at the puncture site should always be treated with antiseptic agents (in this situation, a 70% concentration of ethyl alcohol solution and disinfectant wipes are used);
• during the intravenous infusion of a medicinal solution, air must not be allowed to enter the cavity of the blood vessel (before performing the injection, the specialist must make sure that there are no oxygen bubbles in the drug);
• in order to minimize injury to the upper limb, it is bandaged with a tourniquet 10-15 cm above the intended site of skin puncture;
• after inserting a needle into the upper limb, it is necessary to ensure that the injection was actually performed directly into the cavity of the venous vessel;
• in conditions of prolonged infusion therapy, the needle of the system must be securely secured using a medical tape.

How to install an IV at home
Throughout the entire period of infusion of the drug into the cavity of the venous vessel, it is necessary to monitor the general condition of the person. If signs of deterioration in health, development of side effects, or fainting occur, further infusion therapy should be immediately stopped, stopping further flow of the medicinal solution into the patient’s circulatory system.

How to connect to the system?

Step-by-step instruction:

1. 
   Decide on the location and number of emitters.
   In a greenhouse, plants are usually planted at the same distance from each other, which makes it easier to calculate the length of pipes and the location of drippers.

   In open ground, plants can be planted at random, the number of species can be large, so it is better to draw up a diagram of the irrigation system in advance.

   You can mark the installation locations of droppers after laying the main line and drip pipes.

2. Make holes in the drip tubes. You can do this using a drill with a diameter of 3 mm. Such work requires caution, as there is a danger of drilling through the pipe. The edges of the dropper hole must be smooth. It is safer to use a special hole punch designed specifically for this task. It can be bought together with droppers.
3. Install droppers. Since the drip tube is rigid, it takes effort to insert the drip fitting into the hole. Heating the area with the hole will make the task easier. This can be done using a hairdryer. When heated, polyethylene becomes softer and more elastic. The dropper will be easier to put in place. Soft polyethylene covers the fitting more tightly. As it cools, it becomes harder and holds the emitter securely.

How to regulate water supply?

The desired water supply level is set by turning the screw or cap counterclockwise. Depending on the plant’s need for water, the required number of turns is made or switching to a stage with the desired amount of water released.

If necessary, you can shut off the flow of water through the dropper by screwing the top part clockwise all the way.

When to drip?

Drip administration of a medicinal solution is carried out in those clinical situations when the human body needs to quickly obtain a drug with specific pharmacological properties. Infusion therapy is used for drug correction of the functions of internal organs, tissues, and life support systems of the body.

If there is a gradual deterioration in the patient’s well-being due to the presence of a concomitant disease, then an IV is installed as early as possible to prevent the onset of a critical condition. Infusion therapy, which is used for preventive purposes, is carried out according to a schedule drawn up by a doctor.

How long does the IV last?

The duration of infusion of intravenous solution is from 40 minutes. up to 3 hours. It all depends on what drug is used. Each drug has a recommended drip rate, which is indicated in the instructions for use of the drug.

The general well-being of the patient is of great importance. If the patient shows signs of dehydration, then infusion of the solution too quickly can provoke dysfunction of the heart, kidneys and blood vessels.

Patient preparation

The procedure for preparing the patient before installing an intravenous drip is as follows:

1. The patient must visit the toilet, since infusion therapy involves prolonged lying down.
2. The patient is placed on a couch, bed or sofa if treatment is carried out at home.
3. 2/3 of the upper limb is completely exposed, into the blood vessels of which an intravenous infusion of the drug will be performed.
4. The patient's skin in the area of ​​the injection puncture is treated with a 70% concentration of ethyl alcohol solution. Use sterile cotton wool or an antiseptic wipe.
5. A small pillow or cushion made of thick fabric is placed under the patient’s elbow joint.

Once these preparatory steps are completed, the patient is ready to receive the infusion system. Tightening of blood vessels with a tourniquet is carried out immediately before insertion of the injection needle.

What to prepare for setting up an infusion system?

A wider range of items is needed here than for a conventional intravenous injection. The list of things you need to prepare to set up an infusion system yourself at home includes:

• A clean work surface is a small table, chair or bedside table with a plate or dish pre-sterilized with an antiseptic, where the necessary tools and materials are placed after opening the packages.
• Tripod. In medical institutions there are special tripod stands for this. However, if we are talking about setting up an IV at home, then you will have to improvise using improvised means. The main thing is to ensure that the height of the bottle is 1.5 meters from the floor.

• A bottle with a saline solution into which the main medicine is added.
• The actual drug for which intravenous infusion is performed.
• A sterile disposable syringe is intended for preparing a medicinal solution.
• An infusion medical system is a dropper. Regardless of the type and purpose, the device is always sterile and disposable, hermetically packed in a polyethylene bag.
• A catheter is used when course procedures take place at time intervals of several hours, so that new sections of the vein do not have to be punctured each time. This device is designed for a longer period of use, although from time to time it is necessary to treat it with a special composition, including heparin or saline solution. The purchase of the latter, if a catheter is used, should also be planned in advance when going to the pharmacy.
• Venipuncture tourniquet.
• Antiseptic liquid. Any antiseptic or simple medical alcohol 70% will do.
• Sterile cotton wool or gauze wipes for treating the skin at the site of venipuncture, disinfecting instruments and surfaces.
• A patch for securely fixing a needle in a vein. If you have previously experienced irritation when using certain types of patches, and the treatment is supposed to be a course, it is better to choose a hypoallergenic, non-woven one. “omnisilk” or something similar will do.

The above items must be prepared before the start of the IV procedure, and it is advisable to collect them in one place.

Now a little about how the infusion system-dropper itself works and what parts it consists of.

Preparing the System and Related Accessories

The preparation of the system for infusion therapy and related accessories is carried out in compliance with the following algorithm of actions:

1. A tripod with a height of at least 1.5 m is installed near the patient’s bed.

2. Sterile medical gloves are put on top of thoroughly washed hands.
3. The metal or rubber stopper of the bottle containing the medicinal solution is wiped with cotton wool soaked in alcohol.
4. A disposable syringe is assembled and connected to a sterile needle.
5. Medicines and auxiliary substances are taken inside the syringe, which are introduced into the bottle with the solution through a rubber stopper.
6. The package containing the sterile system is opened.
7. Then the regulator wheel is lowered to block the throughput function of the dropper.
8. The needle, located at one edge of the system, is inserted into the cavity of the bottle by piercing its stopper.
9. Another needle (air) is inserted into the same bottle cap, which comes complete with a dropper.
10. The wide reservoir of the dropper should be squeezed at least 3 times so that it is 50% filled with the medicinal solution from the vial.
11. The free edge of the system is returned to the sterile packaging.
12. The dropper is carefully inspected for possible air bubbles.

All actions to prepare the infusion therapy system, as well as related accessories, are carried out without haste and with the highest possible quality. After this, the patient is ready to have an intravenous drip installed.

Preparatory stage

Initially, you should prepare your workplace:

• the procedure is performed in a clean room;
• the surface where medicines and instruments will be placed should be disinfected;
• You need to wash your hands thoroughly.

Place on the prepared field:

• bottles with prescribed solution and medicine;
• syringe;
• tripod. If it is not available, use any hook and a plastic bag or a hook with Velcro (adhesive tape);
• ethanol;
• cotton wool;
• scissors;
• patch;
• sterile gloves;
• device (system) for intravenous infusion;
• catheter;
• medical tourniquet.

Advice: make sure that all prepared drugs correspond to those prescribed, they have not expired, the liquid in the bottles does not contain sediment, and the color corresponds to that described in the instructions.

System assembly

• Prepare a tripod or other device for hanging the bottle.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and wear sterile gloves.
• Open the bottle with the solution. Treat the rubber cover with cotton wool soaked in alcohol.
• Open the syringe package, assemble it (the needle is put on the cannula), put the instrument back into the package (its interior is sterile).
• Print out the medicine. Draw it up with a syringe and inject it into the bottle with the solution. Remove the tip of the syringe from the cap.

Next, you should assemble the medical dropper device:

1. remove the instrument from the packaging;
2. move the regulator wheel to the opposite position - the lumen of the tube will be pinched;
3. you need to find the end where the needle is;
4. stick its tip into the cap of the bottle with the solution;
5. there is another needle in the bag with the dropper; it is stuck next to the lid of the bottle;
6. you need to find the extension of the system (the shape is a cylinder), where you need to squeeze it hard 2-3 times. This part is designed to control the rate of drug administration. After squeezing, it will be filled with solution approximately to the middle;
7. put the free end of the device back into the packaging;
8. move the dispenser wheel up;
9. let the solution fill the system;
10. when the liquid begins to pour out from the free end, lower the dispenser wheel down;
11. inspect the device - you need to make sure that there is no air in it. Use the wheel on the regulator to drain some of the solution along with any air bubbles;
12. Insert the free end of the dropper into the second unoccupied needle, which is inserted into the lid of the bottle with the solution.

The home drip system is ready for use.

Introduction

The bottle with the solution is raised up to a height of at least 1.5 m - installed on a tripod or suspended in another way available at home. The prepared tools should be located within reach.

Tip: the optimal place for self-infusion is the bend of the elbow or the front side of the palm. It is easier to find veins there, because the needle must clearly enter the venous vessel. Veins of the lower extremities are not recommended due to the increased risk of blood clots.

How to place an IV:

• pull your hand 10-15 cm above the elbow with a tourniquet, clench your hand into a fist and place your hand on a hard surface. Feel for the most visible and largest vein. Disinfect the injection site.
• Place the system in the working position - press the selected vein with the thumb of your left hand (fix it) below the intended injection site. With your right hand, take the needle that is installed at the second end of the system, point its cut upward and pierce the skin parallel to the vein, and then the vein itself at an angle of 45º. When it enters a venous vessel, you will feel a “failure”. Secure the device with a bandage at the point where it connects to the vein. If it is necessary to administer drugs intravenously for a long time, venous catheterization is performed. In any case, you need to find a suitable place and install a catheter;
• check the accuracy of the hit - dark red venous blood should appear from the other end of the needle;
• Lower the control wheel to select the optimal feed speed. If there are bubbles in the bottle, reduce it;
• release the tourniquet, unclench your fist. If a bulge forms at the insertion site of the IV, immediately close it and remove it from the vein.

At the end of the procedure, the regulator wheel rises up and the device is removed from the vein. The injection site is wiped with cotton wool soaked in alcohol and sealed with an adhesive plaster.

Safety

How to put in an IV without harming yourself:

• work only with newly opened sterile gloves;
• Do not administer drugs near areas affected by purulent inflammation;
• if thrombophlebitis is diagnosed, the procedure is prohibited;
• It is better to lie down during the IV drip, but you should not sleep - you should monitor the operation of the system and its integrity;
• After the drip, it is advisable to lie down for some more time (30-40 minutes); you should not get up suddenly.

Tip: To properly administer intravenous injections, the nurse needs experience. A newbie who is about to make his debut as a medic also needs a senior companion who can carry out the procedure and explain how the procedure should go to avoid problems.

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Improving access to the vein: plenty of fluid and palpation

To improve access to the venous vessel, a tourniquet is used to tighten the upper limb at a distance of 15 cm from the intended skin puncture site. After carrying out these manipulations, the person makes 5-7 fist clenches of the hand into which the medicinal solution will be injected, and then the specialist performs an injection with the connection of infusion therapy.

At the time of application of the tourniquet, a short-term disruption of local blood circulation occurs with an increase in the volume of the vein. Due to this, it is possible to puncture the skin surface of the arm directly at the location of the venous vessel. The risk of complications is minimized.

Where are they most often used?

Adjustable drippers are recommended for use in small planting areas and in greenhouses. This is justified by the ineffectiveness of their use in long pipelines of irrigation systems and the need for manual adjustment.

In suburban areas, where a wide variety of plants may be present, using adjustable emitters makes it easier to provide the plantings with optimal conditions for development.

Small greenhouses usually grow plants of one or two types, and properly adjusted watering will help to get a good harvest.

Execution technique

The technique for installing an intravenous drip at home involves performing the following algorithm of actions:

1. The patient assumes a horizontal position and then exposes the upper limb.
2. The specialist tightens the upper arm using a tourniquet.

3. Then, using ethyl alcohol, antiseptic treatment of the skin of the upper limb at the site of the future puncture is performed.

4. The needle of the infusion system is inserted into the patient’s venous vessel.

5. The color of the blood that enters the system after the puncture is monitored. It should be dark red in color.

6. After this, you need to loosen the control wheel, selecting the required drip rate of the medicine.

Upon completion of the above steps, the specialist removes the tourniquet from the surface of the upper limb. Over the next 10 minutes. The puncture site should be monitored to ensure there are no signs of vein swelling. If such symptoms appear, the needle of the infusion system should be removed from the blood vessel.

The formation of a lump in the puncture area indicates that the system is installed incorrectly, and the medicinal solution enters the skin, bypassing the general bloodstream.

General definition and main features

An adjustable dripper is a small plastic product for continuously supplying certain doses of water (the process is controlled by a screw) into the root system of a plant.
The part consists of two parts connected using threads. On one part there is a fitting that provides reliable fixation in the hole of the drip tube or tape.

The top element comes in two types:

1. A screw with a large thread and a convenient handle for turning.
2. Cylindrical cap with internal thread and holes in the upper part (from 4 to 8).

The collapsible dripper system allows you to clean the lumen from contaminants if water is supplied from an open reservoir and there are no filters in the system.

How to put an IV on yourself?

To install the infusion system yourself without outside help, you must perform similar steps to prepare all the elements of the dropper, as well as consumables.

In this case, the person carries out all the above-described manipulations independently.

Recommendations for infusion therapy

In the process of infusion therapy, the following recommendations must be taken into account:

1. You should not start drip medications on a completely empty stomach. The only exceptions are emergency cases.
2. The rate of infusion of the drug into the cavity of the venous vessel should be constantly monitored.
3. After removing the needle from the vein, you need to lie down for 15-20 minutes, and also avoid abruptly getting out of bed.
4. If signs of dizziness, nausea, or darkening occur, further administration of medications should be stopped.
5. All stages of infusion therapy must be carried out under the supervision of a person with medical education.

Compliance with the above recommendations will help avoid the development of side effects and negative consequences.

Complications of intravenous drips

Carrying out infusion therapy can provoke the occurrence of the following complications, accompanied by a significant deterioration in the patient’s health:

• rupture of a venous vessel;
• blood clot formation;
• development of gas embolism;
• loss of consciousness;
• blood infection with bacterial, viral or fungal microorganisms;
• manifestation of side effects of drugs that are used as part of an intravenous drip.

In order to prevent the development of the above complications, it is necessary to comply with all rules of sterility, not to violate the protocol of the injection installation of the infusion system, and also to control the process of intravenous administration of the drug.

Consequences of air entering a vein

The main consequence of air entering the cavity of a venous vessel is the development of gas embolism. This is a pathological condition of the body, which is accompanied by the destruction of capillaries, arteries, tissues of the heart, brain and most internal organs.

This disease is characterized by a high risk of death or lifelong disability.

For what symptoms do you need to urgently call an ambulance?

You can place an IV at home for a person who needs medical care immediately after completing all preparatory procedures.

Emergency personnel should be called immediately if the patient exhibits the following symptoms:

• loss of consciousness;
• convulsions;
• epileptic seizure;
• feverish condition;
• incessant vomiting;
• visual and auditory hallucinations;
• opening of internal bleeding;
• heart attack;
• hypertensive crisis;
• rapid drop in blood pressure.

Any signs of a pathological condition that occur before or after the start of infusion therapy should be the basis for immediate transportation of the patient to the emergency department.

A person who decides to install an IV at home must remember the rules for the safe administration of medicinal solutions. To carry out infusion therapy, you will need a disposable syringe with a capacity of 10 ml, a sterile system, cotton wool, ethyl alcohol 70% concentration, medications.

The installation of an intravenous drip is carried out using a tripod with a height of at least 1.5 m. The rate of drip administration of drugs is from 40 minutes. up to 3 hours depending on the pharmacological properties of the drug.

Infusion therapy can be used to quickly cleanse the blood of toxic substances, breakdown products of alcoholic beverages, and to more actively restore the body after surgery or serious illnesses. The process of drip administration of the drug should be controlled by the patient and the specialist who installed the system.

Comparison with compensated and uncompensated

The main differences and scope of application can be seen in the table: