Question

What should we care to avoid air while giving iv injection?

Answer 1

Answer:

• Stop the infusion.

• Clamp the line just above the cannula (and below the Y-connector.

• Attach the syringe

• Recommence the infusion and draw fluid into the syringe until the air bubble is captured. When using a pump you will usually not need do draw back on the syringe – it will push the fluid into it.

• Remove syringe & clamp and re-commence infusion

Answer 2

Answer:

It can cause air embolism.

Explanation:

Embolism =Sudden blocking of artery.

An air embolism is also called as gas embolism.It occurs when one or more air bubbles enters in veins or artery and block it.I it's called as venous air embolism.