Dec 15, 2025 · What is an IV piggyback? An IV piggyback, also known as an IVPB or secondary infusion, is a method of administering medication through an intravenous (IV) line. It involves …

In an IV piggyback setup, small volumes of intravenous solution are given by intermittent infusion. Medication is administered via secondary IV tubing connected to the primary tubing. Solutions …

Dec 2, 2025 · What is an IV Piggyback: An IV piggyback (IVPB) is a method for delivering intermittent medication through an existing intravenous line by attaching a smaller medication …

An intravenous piggyback (IVPB) is a method for delivering a small volume of medication intermittently into a patient’s bloodstream through an existing primary intravenous line.

Oct 22, 2025 · An intravenous (IV) piggyback, often abbreviated as IVPB, is a specialized method used to administer medication through an existing IV line. This technique involves attaching a …

Ellis demonstrates how to set up an intravenous piggyback medication (i.e., secondary).

Procedure *Instructions are specific to an IV pump and re-priming for amount of fluid and length of time for the intermittent infusion. Practices may vary.

What is an IV piggyback? You’ve probably seen nurses hang a tiny bag of antibiotics just above the main IV drip and wondered why. That little setup is called an IV piggyback, and it’s one of …

Nov 21, 2025 · Learn how to IV piggyback with this comprehensive, step-by-step guide. Master the procedure for safely and efficiently administering secondary IV infusions using an infusion …

Apr 15, 2023 · What Is an IV Piggyback (IVPB)? Nurses have used IV piggybacks since the 1970s as the standard medication administration method of antibiotics. An IVPB is usually a …