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IV push: a term used when giving a medication rapidly (less than 30 seconds). Except in emergent situations very few medications are given this way. (adeniosine & atropine are examples)
IV Bolus: a term referring to giving a medication over 1-5 minutes. When referring to IV fluid it usually means wide open or within a given time frame ( 1 Liter Normal Saline IV bolus over 1 hour ).
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∙ 9y agoAn IV push refers to a small amount of something injected with a syringe into an IV site. An example of an IV push is a small volume of medication, like versed, given with a syringe. A bolus is a larger volume given through the IV quickly. An example of a bolus is a liter of normal saline running in over 30 minutes.
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∙ 7y agoIV push is used for a small volume of drugs whereas IV bolus is used for a large volume of drugs (i.e. 500mL).
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Why administer iv drugs in emergency situation?
To get vital fluids to said organ or body part.
What is the Difference between bolus injection and bolus infusion?
The difference between injection and infusion is the injection is completed with a syringe. The infusion is accomplished through an IV.
Where is the bolus located?
a bolus is a mass of substance, such as a mothfull of food. the food passaing down your esophagus is a "bolus". also medication and other medical procedures are given by bolus, as in iv meds and tube feedings.
Can a rapid iv bolus of diprovan compromise a patient with a brain injury?
yes
Where would you find a bolus?
In am IV like heparin it is like a booster of the medicine.
What is the definition of fluid bolus?
A fluid bolus is the rapid administration of IV fluid (ex. normal saline or lactated ringers) given to increase intravascular volume.
Is a bolus dose and stat does the same?
A bolus dose and stat dose are NOT necessarily the same thing. A bolus dose is typically pre-packaged nowadays and is a pre-measured liquid dose intended to give at one time via IV. Different drugs that are used as bolus doses have different administration rates as well; for example, one type of drug may be fine to push completely but other drugs must be delivered in part, with time separating each push of the syringe. A stat dose can be delivered orally, rectally, IM, SubQ, or by IV. Technically, you could receive a physician's order to give a "Stat dose of aspirin". Stat does not necessarily mean an emergency or life-threatening situation, though most stat orders come during emergency or critical care situations. Stat simply means "do this now; immediately." You could see orders for: stat bloodwork stat urinalysis stat EKG stat administration of an injectable stat administration of an IV bolus stat administration of a piggy-back IV etc.
What is the recommended iv fluid bolus dose for a patient who achieves ROSC but is hypotensive during the post cardiac arrest period?
250 ml
What is the most widely used antiemetic given as an IV push Tigan or Vistaril?
Neither should be given iv push, only indicated for im injection. IV will infiltrate and cause tissue damage.
What is bolus in an infusion pump?
An IV bolus is usually just normal saline (or water) that is given to patients who are dehydrated from nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It can be given if your heart rate is too high (tachycardia), fever, or if you have swelling in which you are storing more fluid in your 3rd spacing (or skin) than in your vasculature (veins and arteries). Wes RN
What does Bolus 500cc ns mean in medical terminology?
"NS" stands for normal saline, which is an IV fluid solution consisting of water with 0.9% sodium chloride dissolved in it. 500 cc means 500 milliliters, or half a liter. A bolus means that it should be given all at once, as fast as the patient's IV will tolerate. For an IV drip like this, that is typically at a rate of 1000 ml/hr. So this order is for a half liter of normal saline IV fluid to be administered quickly over a half hour.
Can epinephrine be given IV push?
Epinephrine CANNOT be given IV push--unless you want to put your patient into severe tachycardia and risk of cardiac arrest! That's why Epi pens are injected into the thigh. Hospital use can use alternate delivery methods, but not IV push.
