This allows easy access to required supplies for the procedure. Stitches are used to close a variety of wound types. Am Fam Physician 2014;89(12):956-962. Competency Assessment A. Note: If this is a clean procedure you simply need a clean surface for your supplies. Keloids, on the other hand, rarely go away. This step prevents infection of the site and allows the suture to be easily seen for removal. 5. Also, surgeons use stitches during operations to tie ends of bleeding blood vessels and to close surgical incisions. What would be your next steps? Below are some good ones Ive come across. Provide opportunity for the patient to deep breathe and relax during the procedure. 8. Explain process to patient and offer analgesia, bathroom, etc. Traditionally, a large subungual hematoma involving more than 25% of the visible nail indicated nail removal for nail bed inspection and repair, but a recent review concluded that a subungual hematoma without significant fingertip injury can be treated with trephining (drainage through a hole) alone.42, Up to 19% of bite wounds become infected. Standard post-procedure care is explained and return precautions are given. The wound is healing as expected. Checklist 36 outlines the steps for removing staples from a wound. Usuallyevery second staple is removed initially; then the remainder are removed at a later time (Perry et al., 2014). Therefore, protect the wound from injury during the next month. 4,9,12-14 The types of sutures used to secure chest tubes vary according to the preference of the physician, the physician assistant, or the advanced practice nurse. Staples were used to close the wound after the operation. Which healthcare provider is responsible for assessing the wound prior to removing sutures? Your patient informs you that he is feelingsignificant pain as you begin to remove hisstaples. Sutures must be left in place long enough to establish wound closure with enough strength to support internal tissues and organs. For example, body areas with secretions such as the armpits, palms, or soles are difficult areas to place adhesive strips. Irrigation cleanses the wound of debris and dilutes bacterial load before closure. Passage of the string or suture may be facilitated with the use of a mosquito hemostat. 19. You will need suture scissors or suture blade, forceps, receptacle for suture material (gauze, tissue, garbage bag), antiseptic swabs can be used for clean procedure, sterile dressing tray if this is a sterile procedure. Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care, Continuous / Blanket Stitch Suture Removal, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. The patient was anesthetized. His eyebrow and neck wounds have been closed with adhesive strips. Showering is allowed after 48 hours, but do not soak the wound. However, there is no strong evidence that cleansing a wound increases healing or reduces infection.10 A Cochrane review and several RCTs support the use of potable tap water, as opposed to sterile saline, for wound irrigation.2,1013 To dilute the wounds bacterial load below the recommended 105 organisms per mL,14 50 to 100 mL of irrigation solution per 1 cm of wound length is needed.15 Optimal pressure for irrigation is around 5 to 8 psi.16 This can be achieved by using a 19-gauge needle with a 35-mL syringe or by placing the wound under a running faucet.16,17 Physicians should wear protective gear, such as a mask with shield, during irrigation. 9. Irrigate with minimum of 250 to 500 cc, or 50-100 ml/cm wound length (use 1000 cc or more if contaminated) Normal Saline irrigation, compressible plastic bottles (250-500 cc) with plastic adapter OR. Betadine, an antiseptic solution, is used to cleanse the area around the wound. Patients with a clean and minor wound should receive the tetanus vaccine only if they have not had a tetanus vaccine for more than 10 years. Confirm patient ID using two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth). Not all areas of the body can be taped. Lidocaine/prilocaine is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use on nonintact skin, although it has been used this way in numerous studies. Many aspects of laceration repair have not changed, but there is evidence to support some updates to standard management. Using potable tap water instead of sterile saline for wound irrigation does not increase the risk of infection. circumstances may mean that practice diverges from this LOP. Note the entry and exit points of the suture material. This is intended to be a repository for efficiency tools for use at VCMC. This article updates previous articles on this topic by Forsch35 and by Zuber.64. 14. How-To Videos. Place Steri-Strips on remaining areas of each removed suture along incision line. Hemostasis controls bleeding, prevents hematoma formation, and allows for deeper inspection of the wound.3 The next step is to determine whether vessels, tendons, nerves, joints, muscles, or bones are damaged. Keloids are common in wounds over the ears, waist, arms, elbows, shoulders, and especially the chest. Head wounds may be repaired up to 24 hours after injury. If there are concerns, question the order and seek advice from the appropriate health care provider. Alternatively you can use no touch technique. Staples are made of stainless steel wire and provide strength for wound closure. Head wounds may be repaired up to 24 hours after injury.8 Factors that may increase the likelihood of infection include wound contamination, laceration length greater than 5 cm, laceration located on the lower extremities, and diabetes mellitus.9. 13. 1. Cut under the knot as close as possible to the skin at the distal end of the knot. What factors increase risk of delayed wound healing? Remove every second suture until the end of the incision line. Data source: BCIT, 2010c;Perry et al., 2014. Place receptacle close to suture line; grasp scissors in dominant hand and forceps in non-dominant hand. They have been able to manage dressing changes without difficulty at home. Gently pull on the knot to remove the suture. Anesthesia may be necessary to achieve hemostasis and to explore the wound. Type of suture* Timing of suture removal (days) Arms: 4-0: 7 to 10: Face: 5-0 or . An RCT of 493 patients undergoing skin excision with primary closure revealed that clean gloves were not inferior to sterile gloves regarding infection risk.18 A larger RCT with 816 patients and good follow-up revealed no statistically significant difference in the incidence of infection between clean and sterile glove use.19 Smaller observational studies support these findings.11,20. Allow the Steri-Strips to fall off naturally and gradually (usually takes one to threeweeks). 13. The aesthetic outcome may not be as desirable as a suture line, but staples are strong, quick to insert, and simple to remove. No swelling. All sutured wounds that require stitches will have scar formation, but the scarring is usually minimal. The general technique of placing stitches is simple. date/ time. This step prevents the transmission of microorganisms. The area surrounding the skin lesion was prepared and draped in the usual sterile manner. The closed handle depresses the middle of the staple causing the two ends to bend outward and out of the top layer of skin. In general, staples are removed within 7 to 14 days. Noninfected wounds caused by clean objects may undergo primary closure up to 18 hours after injury. You will need suture scissors or suture blade, forceps, receptacle for suture material (gauze, tissue, garbage bag), antiseptic swabs can be used for clean procedure, sterile dressing tray if this is a sterile procedure, Steri-Strips and outer dressing, if indicated. Disadvantages of staples are permanent scars if used inappropriately and imperfect aligning of the wound edges, which can lead to improper healing. This allows for dexterity with suture removal. Safer Patient Handling, Positioning, Transfers and Ambulation, Chapter 6. Apply Steri-Strips across open area and perpendicular to the wound. Pat dry, do not scrub or rub the incision. They deny fevers or malaise. It needs to be covered with skin to heal. Suture removal is determined by how well the wound has healed and the extent of the surgery. Cut Steri-Strips to allow them to extend 1.5 to 2 cm on each side of incision. Debridement of facial wounds should be conservative because of increased blood supply to the face. 1. Sutures, needles, and other instruments that touch the wound should be sterile, but everything else only needs to be clean. This step allows easy access to required supplies for the procedure. 17. Sutures must be left in place long enough to establish wound closure with enough strength to support internal tissues and organs. Then soak them for removal. The wound line must also be observed for separations during the process of suture removal. All sutures used for traumatic skin laceration repair are swaged (ie, the needle and suture are connected as a continuous unit). Some of these are illustrated in Figure 4.2. Take good care of the wound so it will heal and not scar. Sutureremoval is determined byhow well the wound has healed and the extent of the surgery. Remove dressing and inspect the wound using non-sterile gloves. Grasp knotted end with forceps, and in one continuous action pull suture out of the tissue and place cut knot on sterile 2 x 2 gauze. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Contact physician for further instructions. One study found the same cosmetic outcomes with adhesive strips vs. tissue adhesive when used to repair facial lacerations.57, Once a wound has been adequately repaired, consideration should be given to the elements of aftercare. Assess wound healing after removal of each suture to determine if each remaining suture will be removed. 9. Visually assess the wound for uniform closure of the edges, absence of drainage, redness, and inflammation. Cleaning also loosens and removes any dried blood or crusted exudate from the sutures and wound bed. Place sterile gauze close to suture line; grasp scissors in dominant hand and forceps in non-dominant hand. 3. These changes may indicate the wound is infected. They may require removal depending on where they are used, such as once a skin wound has healed. Lacerations of the fingers, hands, and forearms can be repaired by a family physician if deep tissue injury is not suspected. After ruling out intracranial injury, bleeding should be controlled with direct pressure for adequate exploration of the wound. Autotexts. 13. Wound The drainage is serosanguinous as expected, no evidence of extension of erythema, the dressing was changed, the patient tolerated well. The aesthetic outcome may not be as desirable as a suture line, but staples are strong, quick to insert, and simple to remove. Offer analgesic. Allow small breaks during removal of sutures. 3. Nonbite and bite wounds are treated differently because of differences in infection risk. Injuries that require subspecialist consultation include open fractures, tendon or muscle lacerations of the hand, nerve injuries that impair function, lacerations of the salivary duct or canaliculus, lacerations of the eyes or eyelids that are deeper than the subcutaneous layer, injuries requiring sedation for repair, or other injuries requiring treatment beyond the knowledge or skill of the physician. Report findings to the primary healthcare provider for additional treatment and assessments. 8-10 Wind the distal portion of the suture tightly around the digit in a closed spiral (Figure 101-2B). 6. These relatively painless steps are continued until the sutures have all been removed. Injection of anti-inflammatory agents may decrease keloid formation. Dehiscence: Incision edges separate during staple removal, Patient experiences pain when staples are removed. See permissionsforcopyrightquestions and/or permission requests. Patients who have not had at least three doses of a tetanus vaccine or who have an unknown tetanus vaccine history should also receive a tetanus immune globulin. Wound dehiscence: Incision edges separate during suture removal; wound opens up, Patient experiences pain when sutures are removed. If necessary, clean and dry the incision site according to agency policy. Cut the suture at the surface of the skin. AIM To remove sutures using aseptic technique whilst preventing any unnecessary discomfort, trauma or risk of infection to the patient. Key words were skin laceration, skin repair, local anesthesia, sterile technique, sterile gloves, and wound irrigation. Excellent anesthesia was obtained. However, removal of the chest tube may also be a painful procedure for the patient. When scheduled to have the stitches removed, be sure to make an appointment with a person qualified to remove the stitches. To remove intermittent sutures, hold scissors / blade in dominant hand and forceps in non-dominant hand. Placing wound under Running tap water. Sutures must be left in place long enough to establish wound closure with enough strength to support internal tissues and organs. endstream endobj 3 0 obj << /N 1 /Domain [ 0 1 ] /FunctionType 2 /C0 [ 0.12 ] /C1 [ 0.28 ] >> endobj 4 0 obj << /FontFile3 136 0 R /CapHeight 680 /Ascent 708 /Flags 262242 /ItalicAngle -13 /Descent -206 /XHeight 482 /FontName /Times-SemiboldItalic /FontBBox [ -167 -218 1025 919 ] /StemH 110 /Type /FontDescriptor /StemV 110 >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Name /ZaDb /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /ZapfDingbats /Type /Font >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 700 >> stream Provide opportunity for the patient to deep breathe and relax during the procedure. Staple removal may lead to complications for the patient. After cleansing the wound, the doctor will gently back out each staple with the remover. Many aspects of laceration repair have not changed over the years, but there is evidence to support some updates to standard management. There are several textbooks that are good to have in your clinic for easy review before procedures. Checklist 38 provides the steps for intermittent suture removal. A variety of suture techniques are used to close a wound, and deciding on a specific technique depends on the location of the wound, thickness of the skin, degree of tensions, and desired cosmetic effect (Perry et al., 2014). All templates, "autotexts", procedure notes, and other documents on these pages are intended as examples only for educational purposes. Confirm physician order to remove all staples or every second staple. An order to remove the staples, and any specific directions for removal, must be obtained prior to the procedure. These office-based procedures can diagnose questionable dermatologic lesions, including possible malignancies. What patient teaching is important in relation to the wound? Welcome to our Cerner Tips & Tricks page. Suture removal is determined by how well the wound has healed and the extent of the surgery. Aware of S&S of infection and to observe wound for same and report any concerns to the healthcare provider. A person viewing it online may make one printout of the material and may use that printout only for his or her personal, non-commercial reference. The search included relevant POEMs, Cochrane reviews, diagnostic test data, and a custom PubMed search. 11. Data source: BCIT, 2010c;Perry et al., 2014. Lidocaine (Xylocaine) buffered with sodium bicarbonate decreases the pain associated with injection; this effect is enhanced when the solution is warmed to room temperature. AFP 2014, Other strategies to minimize pain during injection include: 1) Rapidly inserting the needle through the skin, 2) injecting the solution slowly and steadily while withdrawing the needle, and 3) Injecting into the subcutaneous tissue also minimize the pain of injection. 11. The health care professional performing the removal must also inspect the wound prior to the procedure to ensure the wound is adequately healed to have the staples removed. Staples are made of stainless steel wire and provide strength for wound closure. Checklist 34 provides the steps for intermittent suture removal. Excision of Benign Skin Lesion Procedure Note. Data source: BCIT, 2010c; Perry et al., 2014. Complications related to suture removal, including wound dehiscence, may occur if wound is not well healed, if the sutures are removed too early, or if excessive force (pressure) is applied to the wound. Your documentation in the medical record should always reflect precisely your specific interaction with an individual patient. 2. See Figure 20.32 [1] for an example of suture removal. The wound is cleansed again. Confirm patient ID using two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth). 8. Facts You Should Know About Removing Stitches (Sutures). The wound is cleaned with an antiseptic to remove encrusted blood and loosened scar tissue. Confirm prescribers order and explain procedure to patient. In some agencies scissors and forceps may be disposed, in others they are sent for sterilization. Apply with a cotton-tipped applicator or soaked cotton ball, Older than 3 months for nonintact skin; any age for intact skin, Term neonate 37 weeks to 2 months of age: maximum of 1 g on 10 cm2 for 1 hour, 3 to 11 months of age: maximum of 2 g on 20 cm2 for 1 hour, 1 to 5 years of age: maximum of 10 g on 100 cm2 for 4 hours, 5 years of age: maximum of 20 g on 200 cm2 for 4 hours, Apply to intact skin with an occlusive cover, When using an injectable local anesthetic, the pain associated with injection can be reduced by using a high-gauge needle, buffering the anesthetic, warming the anesthetic to body temperature, and injecting the anesthetic slowly.2428 Lidocaine may be buffered by adding 1 mL of sodium bicarbonate to 9 mL of lidocaine 1% (with or without epinephrine).27. Tissue adhesive should not be applied to misaligned wound edges. 1996-2023 WebMD, Inc. All rights reserved. post-procedure bleeding. Wound Check Visit Note Subjective: The patient presents today for a wound check. You may feel a tug or slight pull as a stitch is removed. An optimal cosmetic result depends on reapproximation of the vermilion border. Nonabsorbable sutures, on the other hand, maintain their strength for longer than 60 days. Remove remaining staples, followed by applying Steri-Strips along the incision line. Report any unusual findings or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional. This step allows for easy access to required supplies for the procedure. Keep wound clean and dry for the first 24 hours. This allows for dexterity with suture removal. Suture removal The time to suture removal depends on the location and the degree of tension the wound was closed under. 14. 14. Call a doctor if you have any of these signs and symptoms after stitches (sutures) have been removed, redness, increasing pain, swelling, fever, red streaks progressing away from the sutured site, material (pus) coming from out of the wound, if the wound reopens, and bleeding. Grasp knotted end with forceps, and in one continuous action pull suture out of the tissue and place removed sutures into the receptacle. Alternating removal of staples provides strength to incision line while removing staples and prevents accidental separation of incision line. Timing of suture removal depends on location and is based on expert opinion and experience. suture removal kit, dressing change tray, steri-strips (always follow your hospital's protocol when removing sutures because some facilities require you to wear sterile gloves.while others require you to just wear clean gloves.this video will demonstrate using sterile gloves.) Do not pull off Steri-Strips. This step reduces risk of infection from microorganisms on the wound site or surrounding skin. Lacerations are considered contaminated at presentation, and physicians should make every effort to avoid introducing additional bacteria to the wound. Important considerations include timing of the repair, wound irrigation techniques, providing a clean field for repair to minimize contamination, and appropriate use of anesthesia. This LOP is developed to guide clinical practice at the Royal Hospital for Women. These lacerations are repaired with 4-0 or 5-0 nylon sutures. 7. Remove non-sterile gloves andperform hand hygiene. A Cochrane review found these adhesives to be comparable in cosmesis, procedure time, discomfort, and complications.55 They work well in clean, linear wounds that are not under tension. Data source: BCIT, 2010c; Perry et al., 2014. For a video of suturing techniques, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZWUgKiBxfk. What is the purpose of applying Steri-Strips to the incision after removing sutures? Topical agents commonly used in the United States include lidocaine/epinephrine/tetracaine and lidocaine/prilocaine. Skin Tag Removal; Procedure Notes from Ventura Family Medicine: . Once the wound is closed a topical antibiotic gel is often spread over the stitches and a bandage is initially applied to the wound. Grasp knotted end and gently pull out suture; place suture on sterile gauze. Jasbir is going home with a lower abdominal surgical incision following a c-section. Depending on the type of wound, it may be reasonable to close even 18 or more hours after injury. An order to remove sutures must be obtained prior to the procedure, and a comprehensive assessment of the wound site must be performed prior to the removal of the sutures by the healthcare provider. Do not pull the contaminated suture (suture on top of the skin) through tissue. No redness. Instruct patient about the importance of not straining during defecation, and the importance of adequate rest, fluids, nutrition, and ambulation for optional wound healing. If there are concerns, question the order and seek advice from the appropriate healthcare provider. Slip the tip of the scissors under suture near the skin. PLAN OF CARE: patient/family verbalized understanding of dx & POC, agreed with dx & POC did not agree with dx & POC - encouraged to seek second opinion. Local anesthetic with epinephrine in a concentration of 1:200,000 is safe for use on the nose and ears. 5. Observe the wound for signs and symptoms of infection and notify a healthcare professional if any concerns. The doctor applies pressure to the handle, which bends the staple, causing it to straighten the ends of the staple so that it can easily be removed from the skin. Never snip both ends of the knot as there will be no way to remove the suture from below the surface. An alternative is to remove all sutures on day 3 and support the closure by then applying wound tape. This allows easy access to required supplies for the procedure. Confirm patient ID using two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth). This step reduces the risk of infection from microorganisms on the wound site or surrounding skin. Both CPT and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) consider suture removal to be part of a minor surgical procedure's global package. Prepare the sterile field and add necessary supplies in an organized manner. They deny fevers or malaise. Scissors and forceps may be disposed of or sent for sterilization. Learn how BCcampus supports open education and how you can access Pressbooks. An order to remove sutures must be obtained prior to the procedure, and a comprehensive assessment of the wound site must be performed prior to the removal of the sutures by a health care team member. The redness and drainage from the wound is decreasing. This prevents the transmission of microorganisms. After assessing the wound, decide if the wound is sufficiently healed to have the sutures removed. Data source: BCIT, 2010c; BCCNP 2019; Healthwise Staff, 2017; Perry et al., 2018. Tetanus immune globulin is not indicated for clean, minor wounds (Table 4).63. Sutures should be removed after an appropriate interval depending on location (Table 535 ). 14. Steri-Strips applied. 1.2 Infection Prevention and Control Practices, 1.4 Additional Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 1.5 Surgical Asepsis and the Principles of Sterile Technique, 1.7 Sterile Procedures and Sterile Attire, 3.6 Assisting a Patient to a Sitting Position and Ambulation, 4.6 Moist to Dry Dressing, and Wound Irrigation and Packing, 6.3 Administering Medications by Mouth and Gastric Tube, 6.4 Administering Medications Rectally and Vaginally, 6.5 Instilling Eye, Ear, and Nose Medications, 7.2 Parenteral Medications and Preparing Medications from Ampules and Vials, 7.3 Intradermal and Subcutaneous Injections, 7.5 Intravenous Medications by Direct IV Route, 7.6 Administering Intermittent Intravenous Medication (Secondary Medication) and Continuous IV Infusions, 7.7 Complications Related to Parenteral Medications and Management of Complications, 8.3 IV Fluids, IV Tubing, and Assessment of an IV System, 8.4 Priming IV Tubing and Changing IV Fluids and Tubing, 8.5 Flushing a Saline Lock and Converting a Saline Lock to a Continuous IV Infusion, 8.6 Converting an IV Infusion to a Saline Lock and Removal of a Peripheral IV, 8.7 Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products, 10.2 Caring for Patients with Tubes and Attachments. 9. This is based on expert opinion and experience. Figure 4.2 Suture techniques. Confirm physician/nurse practitioner (NP) orders, and explain procedure to patient. This is intended to be a repository for efficiency tools for use at VCMC. The lowest rate of infection occurred with the use of an ointment containing bacitracin and neomycin.59 Therefore, topical antibiotic ointment should be applied to traumatic lacerations repaired with sutures unless the patient has a specific antibiotic allergy. Close the handle, then gently move the staple side to side to remove. The redness and drainage from the wound is decreasing. Suture removal is a process removing materials used to secure wound edges or body parts together from healed wound without damaging newly formed tissue The timing of suture removal depends on the shape, size and location of the sutured incision The sutures may be removed by the surgeons or by the surges regarding to the tropical customs. The border should be marked before anesthetic injection because the anesthetic may blur the border. Checklist 35 outlines the steps to remove continuous and blanket stitch sutures. "Suturing Techniques." 13. Instruct patient to take showers rather than bathe. Cut under the knot as close as possible to the skin at the distal end of the knot. Using the principles of asepsis,place Steri-Strips perpendicular along the incision line with gaps of approximately 2 to 3 mm between each. PROCEDURE 130 Suture and Staple Removal Brian D. Schaad PURPOSE: Sutures and staples are placed to approximate tissues that have been separated. If the wound is well healed, all the sutures would be removed at the same time. Data source: BCIT, 2010c;Perry et al., 2014. The edges of the eyebrow serve as landmarks, so the eyebrow should not be shaved. The procedure is considered irreversible and if they desire it to be reversed, it will require a much mo 293 0 Plans: Cold Supportive care: Encourage fluids, activity as tolerated, honey for cough, salt water gargles, nasal saline. Figure 4 is an algorithm for the management of lacerations. Removal of sutures must be ordered by the primary healthcare provider (physician or nurse practitioner). Assess wound healing after removal of each suture to determine if each remaining suture will be removed. It is within the RNs independent scope of practice to apply Steri-Strips to a wound without an order (BCCNP, 2019). Steri-Strips support wound tension across wound and help to eliminate scarring. The lesion was removed in the usual manner by the biopsy method noted above. 1.2 Infection Prevention and Control Practices, 1.4 Additional Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 1.7 Surgical Hand Scrub, Applying Sterile Gloves and Preparing a Sterile Field, 2.5 Head-to-Toe / Systems Approach to Assessment, 2.6 Head-to-Toe Assessment: head and neck / Neurological Assessment, 2.7 Head-to-Toe Assessment: Chest / Respiratory Assessment, 2.8 Head-to-Toe Assessment: Cardiovascular Assessment, 2.9 Head-to-Toe Assessment: Abdominal / Gastrointestinal Assessment, 2.10 Head-to-Toe Assessment: Genitourinary Assessment, 2.11 Head-to-Toe Assessment: Musculoskeletal Assessment, 2.12 Head-to-Toe Assessment: Integument Assessment, 3.3 Risk Assessment for Safer Patient Handling, 3.7 Types of Patient Transfers: Transfers without Mechanical Assistive Devices, 3.8 Types of Patient Transfers: Transfers Using Mechanical Aids, 3.10 Assisting a Patient to Ambulate Using Assistive Devices, 4.3 Wound Infection and Risk of Wound Infection, 4.6 Advanced Wound Care: Wet to Moist Dressing, and Wound Irrigation and Packing, 6.3 Administering Medications by Mouth and Gastric Tube, 6.4 Administering Medications Rectally and Vaginally, 6.5 Instilling Eye, Ear, and Nose Medications, 7.2 Preparing Medications from Ampules and Vials, 7.6 Intravenous Medications by Direct IV (Formerly IV Push), 7.7 Administering IV Medication via Mini-Bag (Secondary Line) or Continuous Infusion, 7.8 IV Medications Adverse Events and Management of Adverse Reactions, 8.2 Intravenous Therapy: Guidelines and Potential Complications, 8.6 Infusing IV Fluids by Gravity or an Electronic Infusion Device (Pump), 8.7 Priming IV Tubing / Changing IV Bags / Changing IV Tubing, 8.8 Flushing and Locking PVAD-Short, Midlines, CVADs (PICCs, Percutaneous Non Hemodialysis Lines), 8.9 Removal of a PVAD-Short, Midline Catheter, Percutaneous Non Hemodialysis CVC, and PICC, 8.11 Transfusion of Blood and Blood Products, 10.2 Caring for Patients with Tubes and Devices, Appendix 2: Checklists - Summary and Links. 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