140K views · 636 reactions | A level 1 rapid infuser infuses blood in so fast it’s basically your only job to watch it and change the bag. You should also have 2 trained RN’s using this baby for it to work smoothly and not just 1. It’s STUPID fast. And don’t worry - it warms the blood so you won’t turn your patient hypothermic Exact rate also depends on the size gauge you have! For more ER help check out our ER Cheat Sheet Bundle!❤️ | rnnewgrads | Facebook

–IV Therapy Complications– IV therapy can cause issues with the vein & surrounding skin, as well as introduce infection or air into the body. For these reasons, it’s vital that we focus on prevention of infection or issue, and always having a patent line! –Air Embolism– Air enters the vein through IV tubing– this occurs with larger gaps of air and large bubbles. You may have miniscule bubbles in your tubing. Don’t panic! This can happen. Always prime your tubing entirely and inspect the line pri