197 Inns and outs of intravenous fluids 7 Implications for the profession and/or patient care The perceived shared responsibility presents an opportunity to develop a protocol engaging both prescribers and nurses, aiming to guide more targeted infusion therapy. Impact Reducing unnecessary infusions to keep-the-vein-open can help eliminating low-value care. Keywords Intravenous fluid therapy, hospital, nurses/nursing care, low value care. What does this paper contribute to the wider global clinical community? • Highlights the knowledge gap of healthcare providers on general wards in hospitals regarding intravenous fluid therapy • Provides insight into the documentation of the indications for intravenous fluid therapy, highlighting that it is not considered medication in practice. • Reflects the blind spot among the participants about the importance of sufficient knowledge and awareness of the risks associated with intravenous fluid therapy.
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