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Is it within the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist to insert an intravenous line?

April 26, 2017insert Intravenous line Practice respiratory SCOPE therapist

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Is it within the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist to insert an intravenous line?

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Insertion of an intravenous line may be within the scope of practice of respiratory therapy if the purpose of the line is directly related to providing respiratory care*. It is expected that the licensee can demonstrate competence in this procedure.