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Why is it essential to maintain sterile technique when working with IV equipment?
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∙ 14y ago
To prevent infection.
But, really, beyond that. Since you are going Sub-Q with a needle, you are giving an opportunity for something to be introduced directly into the blood stream. Since blood is a very good growth medium for bacteria and so forth, you take a chance of giving someone septicemia.
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