In what situations would ColorSafe IV Lines be indicated?
This system would be used in the same situation in which current clear tubing is now used. Clear tubing will continue to be used as the main line to deliver fluids that do not contain added medication. When a medication is added to IV fluid, specific, discreet color tinted tubing will be used and a corresponding color label will be attached to the bag containing the medication. This will provide another level of safety for the patient. One third of a nurse’s time is spent in the complex and time-consuming task of medication administration. The use of ColorSafe IV Lines will translate into saving a considerable amount of time since time would not be lost untangling and identifying the proper IV lines.
