Newly primed and hung iv filter tubing had tpn running through a patient¿s central line.Rn went to administer iv tylenol and noticed that the filter tubing was leaking.Rn followed the line from bag to patient and noticed a crack within the filter of the filter tubing, which contributed to the leak.The rn then had to re-prime new iv filter tubing and reconnect it to the patient.This incident caused the rn to have to ¿break¿ the line, meaning unexpectedly disconnect the tubing from the patient, which puts the patient at an increased risk for infection.
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