Precautions for the Use of Infusion Fluids
General infusion-fluid safety checks covering labelling, compatibility, contamination, and visual inspection before use.
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Source reviewed
November 2023
Guide category
Infusion fluids
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Educational medicine information, not personal medical advice.
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Precautions
- Carefully read the labels on the infusion bottle to avoid mistakes.
- Indicate on the label any drugs added to the infusion as well as the patient's name and or bed number.
- If drugs are added to the intravenous fluid, think of the risks of physical and chemical incompatibilities.
- If drugs are added to the intravenous fluid, think of the risks of microbial contamination and maintain aseptic technique.
- Examine each bottle against the light to check clearness.
- Discard any bottles that show particles in suspension or cloudiness.
Source
MSF Essential drugs practical guidelines (January 2026)
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