Chapter 8 of 62
Patient Assessment & Safety
Pre-Infusion Clinical Assessment Protocol
A thorough pre-infusion assessment establishes baseline patient status and identifies potential risks. This assessment must be completed and documented before any infusion begins.
Required Assessment:
Key Points
- Blood pressure
- Heart rate
- Respiratory rate
- Temperature (if indicated)
- Weight (if dosing weight-based)
- Medical history review
- Medication review
- Allergy verification
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