| A | B |
|---|
| #24 | yellow |
| #22 | blue |
| #20 | pink |
| #18 | green |
| NS | 0.9% Sodium Chloride |
| 1/2 NS | 0.45% Sodium Chloride |
| 1/4 NS | 0.25% Sodium Chloride |
| D5 1/2 NS | 5% dextrose in 0.45% Sodium Chloride |
| D5 1/4 NS | 5% dextrose in 0.25% Sodium Chloride |
| D5 LR | 5% dextrose in lactated ringers |
| PICC | central line placed in upper arm for long term use |
| CVL | central line - usually placed in the subclavian or jugular vein |
| port-a-cath (or "port") | implanted central line - long term use (longer than a PICC) |
| peripheral IV | an IV in the arm (or leg) that is running continuous IV fluids |
| saline lock | an IV that is capped off and needs flushed periodically with saline to keep it patent |
| patent | flowing; open |
| infiltrated | catheter has come dislodged from vein and is leaking fluid into tissue |
| phlebotic | irritation of vein causing redness, swelling, and pain |
