A "push" is often used to describe an IV injection into an existing indwelling catheter setup with an I V bag. CS may be given that way, or directly into a vein. It is best to adjust the salinity of the sol to that of the blood before doing this. It is not something to learn out of a book without experienced assistance. The hard part is getting the needle into the lumen of the vein without damaging the wall of the vein more than necessary. This is especially difficult with older folks and those with low blood pressure. It takes a steady hand and eye, a sharp needle of the correct gauge, sterile technique with the tools, and the ability to remain cool under stress. Why bother? Who needs the pain and inherent dangers of the invasive procedure? The injection is also messing with acupuncture points, possibly in a detrimental manner. You can get the same amount into the blood in slightly more time by nebulizing the sol, even if there is no problem with the lungs themselves. Use 02 to feed the nebulizer and you have the added benefit of the oxygen. Sometimes, when someone is completely out of it, it is the only way to give some meds. The IV method can result in very quick kills of pathogenic bacteria that may release potent endotoxins; the well-know Jarish-Herxheimer (sp?) effect. Symptoms get worse after administering the med. You may kill all the pathogens and the patient as well. Very small amounts should be given and observed. This is not stuff for the untutored. JOH
-----Original Message----- From: Shirley Reed [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2004 5:10 PM To: [email protected] Subject: CS>cs push Am I correct in assuming that a 'push' is just an injection from a hypodermic into a vein? And it sounds like you have used this mode. Can you elaborate, giving details? Thanks in advance. (tia) pj _____ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality <http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=23765/*http://photos.yahoo. com/ph/print_splash> 4x6 digital prints for 25ยข
