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Christian Grimes

An infusion nurse in Eugene, Oregon, Christian Grimes, RN, works in an outpatient clinic delivering intravenous medications. He worked on acute medical-surgical hospital floors before entering outpatient intravenous therapy. In the infusion suite, Grimes places dozens of access lines each shift, monitoring patients receiving therapies ranging from iron to immunoglobulin.

Can You Give Potassium Through a PICC Line?
How Many mL Can Go in the Vastus Lateralis?
Why Do People Get Infusions? Key Reasons Explained
How to Prevent Iron Infusion Staining
What Are Infusions Used For: Conditions and Side Effects
What Is a Banana Bag? IV Ingredients and Uses
How Is IVIG Administered and What to Expect
How Long Do IV Drips Last? From Infusion to Effects
How Long Do Infusions Last? Procedure & Effects
Can I Drink Alcohol Before a PRP Injection?
Can IV Fluids Actually Flush Your System?
Is an IV Bolus the Same as an IV Push?
What Is a Hep Lock and How Does It Work?
How Often Can You Safely Get IV Fluids?
Is an Iron Infusion Safe? Risks, Benefits, and What to Expect
Your Ketamine Infusion: What to Expect
How Long Do Infusions Take? Factors and Typical Durations
Where Is Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Administered?
What Is an Infusion Treatment and How Does It Work?
What Is a Bolus Infusion? Its Uses and How It Works
Glycine Injection: Medical Uses, Safety, and Procedure