AUTOMATIC INTRAVENOUS 'PIGGYBACK': SETTING UP

Course overview

An intravenous (I.V.) “piggyback,” or secondary infusion, is the administration of medication diluted in a small volume of I.V. solution (50 to 250 mL minibag) through an established primary infusion line. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to set up an I.V. piggyback in order to improve patient safety. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.