How fast is too fast for IV push medications?

Ann Shastay; Shannon Bertagnoli

doi:10.1097/nsg.0000000000000274

September 22, 2025Nursing

How fast is too fast for IV push medications?

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Key Points

Rapid administration of IV push medications can lead to serious safety issues, emphasizing the need for proper guidelines.
The article references practices from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, underscoring the importance of medication safety.
Proper training and adherence to established protocols are crucial for minimizing risks associated with IV medication administration.
Without appropriate regulations, the dangers of fast IV push practices may go unaddressed, risking patient safety.

Implication

Insights from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices highlight risks of rapid IV administration.

Abstract

At the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) based in Plymouth Meeting, PA, Ann Shastay is the Senior Manager of Publications, and Shannon Bertagnoli is the Lead Medication Safety Specialist for Publications. The authors have disclosed no financial relationships related to this article.

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Shastay et al. (2025) studied this question.

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