Making Flushes

Flushes are syringes containing three milliliters of IV fluids (Intravenous Therapy fluids). These fluids are utilized so the patient's body does not become dehydrated while under anesthesia. In order to make a flush, all that is needed is a bag of IV fluid, a box of three milliliter syringes, and a black Sharpie marker. First the syringe mus be taken out of the secured plastic cover it is packed in. Then, an F must be written on the top of the syringe so whenever someone goes to use it, they know it is a flush. After this, the syringe is put into the bag of IV fluid and three milliliters are taken out. The only thing that must be done afterwards is ensuring no air bubbles are left in the syringe, which can cause air to be put into the veins of a patient. The process is repeated until the box of syringes is finished.