Just FYI ...

Posted By: Becca on 2007-02-11
In Reply to: Sometimes fluids are given at a bolus rate - Hayseed

Subject: Just FYI ...

A bolus is not a drip rate. They mean two different things. KVO is an old-fashioned way of saying TKO, but they mean the same thing. Keep Vein Open = To Keep Open. It is not a set rate of ml/hr however, it is just a slow drip, just enough fluid to keep access to the vein patent. A bolus means to push fluid or meds at a rapid rate but again it's not a specific drip rate.

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help with mumbling please - ER MT
- KVO rate - pretty sure
  - Thanks so much! I learned something new today :) - ER MT
    - I had a doc used to dictate that - all of the time during procedures.
      - Not a dork! - my last post says "Good" says
      - I never heard that either! Thanks! - Hayseed
        I agree. - 100%
- Sometimes fluids are given at a bolus rate - Hayseed
  - Just FYI ... - Becca
    - Yes, the KVO allows easy access - just in case a "bolus" may be

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