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A member asked:
Can a whole iv line tubing with air cause air embolism?im so scared. nurse doenst prime my iv line.
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Depends: Not sure amount of air in tubing. Need to have nurse then to prime IV tubing to limit any possible complications. I would insist on this since this is your care.
Answered 6/10/2014
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