IV Medication Preparation: Mix and Prime | Paramedic Skills

Prepare an IV medication infusion: check the order and supplies, confirm fluid compatibility, add medication, and prime the administration set. This lesson covers preparation and priming; connection and infusion controls depend on the tubing, medication and local protocol. Chapters 0:00 Mix and prime an IV medication 0:12 Gather supplies 0:24 Check the medication 0:58 Inspect the solution 1:30 Add and mix medication 2:00 Spike and prime the line Free NREMT EMT practice test: https://qualora.io/practice-tests/nre... 📱 Get the Qualora app: iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qualora... Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... More healthcare career training: https://qualora.io Compatibility and secondary IV preparation: Open RN, Nursing Skills 23.7 https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingsk... Credits and license Video: "4D. Intravenous Piggyback Infusion" by the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF HEART), licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0): https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: https://library.skillscommons.org/han... Removed opening title and closing notice; added live hook, stable supplies and medication-check panels, sourced compatibility teaching, a priming quick check and Qualora closing card. Silent syringe packaging accelerated; clinical actions remain at real speed. Scope narrowed to preparation and priming; downstream connection and infusion-control sequence excluded. Original notice: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the grantee and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. UAF HEART is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. This project received $2.5 million (27% of its total cost) from a grant awarded under the TAACCCT grants, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Qualora is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the University of Alaska Fairbanks or any certifying body. Follow your local protocols, your medical director and your instructor. #ParamedicSkills #IVMedication #IVPreparation #Qualora