Doctor Steps:
Order the change (Change IV Fluid, Change CRI, Change IVF Additive).
Schedule Frequency to “Once”.
Communicate your instructions in the Order Notes section.
Nurse Steps:
If the Continuous Infusion is due to be recorded at the same time, the current rate should be recorded so the TVI is accurate.
Change the patient’s fluid pump to the new rate.
Complete the Change Order in Instinct
4. Lastly, open the Continuous Infusion order and change the rate.
The Change Orders will help to document and track exactly when the change occurred and what doctor directed the change.