What is an indwelling IV?

Never heard of an indwelling IV. Only heard of indwelling urinary catheter.
Also, why is it preferable that the anesthesiologist sees the patient the day before surgery rather than the day of ? Does it have something to do with irritating the throat?
Are these homework questions?Knowing the definition of the words "indwelling" and "IV", can you venture a guess?Why do you think it would be important for an anesthesia care provider to interview and examine a patient and review his medical history well in advance of a procedure? Can you think of any information that may come to light during this appointment that would require advanced planning and preparation?

Based upon your previous posts, you are an RN.Where did you go to school?

Heck, I've never heard of an IV referred to as "indwelling" either? And normally an anesthesiologist will have an interview with the pt prior to surgery to find out any health issues/history that could impact their anesthesia, like asthma or prior complications with anesthesia (I had a spinal for a D&C and would never get another one (ended up with spinal headache), so I told my anesthesiologist I preferred an epidural for my c-section). This isn't something anyone would necessarily know if they hadn't had surgery themself. Getting pt information the day before surgery is more beneficial to the surgery staff so they can plan accordingly.

Quote from chiuliNever heard of an indwelling IV. Only heard of indwelling urinary catheter.Also, why is it preferable that the anesthesiologist sees the patient the day before surgery rather than the day of ? Does it have something to do with irritating the throat?

Could indwelling IV refer to a PICC line or a Central line? We don't use that terminology where I work, though.

Quote from NYCRN16Seriously????If you were a student than I could understand questions like this, but as a practicing nurse, this is pretty scary.

Quote from rntim49I am sorry but this is beyond scary, and I am having trouble finding work?????

Quote from NurseinprocessHeck, I've never heard of an IV referred to as "indwelling" either? And normally an anesthesiologist will have an interview with the pt prior to surgery to find out any health issues/history that could impact their anesthesia, like asthma or prior complications with anesthesia (I had a spinal for a D&C and would never get another one (ended up with spinal headache), so I told my anesthesiologist I preferred an epidural for my c-section). This isn't something anyone would necessarily know if they hadn't had surgery themself. Getting pt information the day before surgery is more beneficial to the surgery staff so they can plan accordingly.

How does one stick oneself with a flexpen? Isn't a flexpen specifically designed to prevent needle sticks?

What's with the dog pile? The OP asked a question...you can either answer the question or leave it for someone else. There is no need to criticize or belittle because something that seems obvious to you isn't to others. This is why students and new grads are so scared to ask questions of the more experienced nurses.

I wouldn't know, I'm just a simple Psych cave man, these IV technologies frighten me- ok just a (bad) joke but in all honesty I've largely left all that behind, except for codes & such, we have no designated team, just muddle along (rather well actually) until we send the patient elsewhere.

AirForceRN: Well put, could not have said it better myself. I've been an RN for four years, in fact I am a CMSRN (certified med surg RN) and I've NEVER heard it called an indwelling IV. Maybe it's a term only used in some areas.