How to Prime a Primary and Secondary IV Line

- It's always best to spike the bag face down to avoid wasting medications.
- Secondary lines are usually good for 24 hours and 72-90 hrs for primary lines. check your hospital policy!
- 500cc NS bags are usually used for boluses, to mix antibiotics, and to hang with blood in some facilities.
- It's always best to clamp line while spiking and prime slowly.
- avoid filling the chamber completely and only fill half way to be able to see the drops. especially if medication is being administered via gravity

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Wait how do you prime the secondary tubing? Do you prime with the saline before spiking it with the medication bag