Tag: Empty iv bag

According to extensive clinical experience, when a standard, gravity-fed IV drip runs out, the infusion will stop on its own due to pressure changes, not force air into the patient. Here's an authoritative look at what happens if an IV drip runs out and what to expect during this common medical event.

Despite what is often portrayed in movies, a small air bubble from an empty IV line is not dangerous. In a modern hospital setting, there are multiple built-in safeguards to prevent any serious harm from occurring if an IV drip is empty.