Introduction to the Operating Room

LESSON 1: ORIENTATION

1-18

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1-18. INFUSION AND IRRIGATOR STAND (INTRAVENOUSLY INFUSION STAND)

The infusion and irrigator stand (see figure 1-21) is a mobile, adjustable-height stand from which containers of whole blood, intravenous solutions, or irrigating solutions are suspended. At least one stand per OR is needed for the administration of fluids. (See the stand in figure 1-14.) A second intravenously infusion (IV) stand should be available, as it may be needed to serve as an anchor point for the drape, thus separating the anesthetist from the sterile field. Figure 1-22 illustrates commercially prepared irrigating solutions and hospital prepared irrigating solutions.

Figure 1-21. Infusion and irrigator stand.

Commercially Prepared                                               Hospital Prepared

Figure 1-22. Irrigating solutions.

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