What are the precautions to be taken during intravenous injections?
Aseptic precautions should be taken while inserting the catheter & the insertion site should be kept dry and free from contamination. Thorough handwashing before insertion is recommended. The skin is disinfected with 0.5% alcoholic chlorhexidine or 10% alcoholic povidone iodine or ethyl alcohol (70%) or isopropyl alcohol. No touch technique during insertion, maintenance and removal should be maintained. The insertion site should be covered with a sterile dressing. Catheter should be removed at the first sign of infection.
