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- Title:
- Preparation and administration of intravenous medicines
- Description:
- This elearning session guides healthcare professionals through the safe and effective administration of intravenous (IV) medicines, from prescription to post-administration care. Aimed at clinical staff involved in IV therapy, it covers planning, preparation, compatibility, dilution, reconstitution, displacement, labelling, administration routes and flushing techniques. Learners will be able to describe key concepts such as fluid compatibility, precipitation, aseptic technique and the rationale for diluent selection, while applying these principles to ensure accurate and safe patient care.
- Hierarchy:
- [Retired] London Transformation and Learning Collaborative - Critical Care (LTLC) > [Retired] Self-directed Learning Resources > [Retired] RSC (Registered Support Clinician) > [Retired] Medication > [Retired] Administration of IV therapy > [Retired] Modules > Preparation and administration of intravenous medicines
- Created:
- 30 Jan 2020
- Last Major Update:
- 24 Nov 2025
- Keywords:
- intravenous, therapy, administration, aseptic technique, antt, vascular access, displacement value, drug dilution, precipitation, compatibility, bolus, infusion, syringe labelling, catheter-related bloodstream infection, crbsi, flushing, sodium chloride, chlorhexidine, bag, reconstitution, drug monograph, medusa guide
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Content
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4.7/5
Interactivity
4.6/5
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Self assessments
4.6/5
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- Title:
- Preparation and administration of intravenous medicines
- Description:
- This elearning session guides healthcare professionals through the safe and effective administration of intravenous (IV) medicines, from prescription to post-administration care. Aimed at clinical staff involved in IV therapy, it covers planning, preparation, compatibility, dilution, reconstitution, displacement, labelling, administration routes and flushing techniques. Learners will be able to describe key concepts such as fluid compatibility, precipitation, aseptic technique and the rationale for diluent selection, while applying these principles to ensure accurate and safe patient care.
- Hierarchy:
- [Retired] London Transformation and Learning Collaborative - Critical Care (LTLC) > [Retired] Self-directed Learning Resources > [Retired] RSC (Registered Support Clinician) > [Retired] Medication > [Retired] Administration of IV therapy > [Retired] Modules > Preparation and administration of intravenous medicines
- Created:
- 30 Jan 2020
- Last Major Update:
- 24 Nov 2025
- Keywords:
- intravenous, therapy, administration, aseptic technique, antt, vascular access, displacement value, drug dilution, precipitation, compatibility, bolus, infusion, syringe labelling, catheter-related bloodstream infection, crbsi, flushing, sodium chloride, chlorhexidine, bag, reconstitution, drug monograph, medusa guide