Refer to Medication—Administration.

1. Verify medication rights, ensure IVPB bag is correctly labeled, confirm medication is compatible with primary IV solution, and ensure IVPB tubing is primed.
2. Follow institution policy regarding use of infusion pumps.
3. IVPB bag must be higher than primary IV bag. Hang primary bag from an extension hook so that it is lower than the IVPB bag.
4. Clean proximal injection port on primary line with alcohol swab for 30 sec.
5. Connect primed IVPB line to cleaned injection port.
6. Adjust IVPB roller clamp to desired rate.
7. Remove IVPB after infusion is complete and primary IV begins to infuse.
8. Confirm primary infusion rate is correct.

IVPB setup