ARSD 20:43:09:10.02. Injecting medication

For purposes of § 20:43:09:10.01, injecting medication through an intravenous site includes the following: (1) Initiating an intravenous line for a patient being prepared to receive intravenous medications, sedation, or general anesthesia, as directed by the supervising dentist; (2) Adjusting the rate of intravenous fluids infusion to maintain the line patent or increase the rate of intravenous fluids infusion beyond a keep open rate, to a rate directed by the supervising dentist; (3) Delivering medication into an intravenous line, as directed by the supervising dentist; or (4) Adjusting an electronic device to provide medications, such as an infusion pump, to a setting directed by the supervising dentist.