• Verify medication rights and triple-check order.
• Follow institution policy regarding use of infusion pumps.
• Document medication, infusion rate, date, and time.

As a Primary Line

1. Ensure compatibility if medication being added to primary bag.
2. Set infusion rate according to health-care provider orders.

As a Secondary Line (Through the Primary)

1. Ensure medication is compatible with primary IV solution.
2. Clean injection port with alcohol swab for 30 sec. Use injection port below primary line roller clamp; this allows for independent adjustment of flow rates without altering the other line.
3. Set secondary infusion rate according to health-care provider orders; both primary and secondary infusions run simultaneously at independent rates.