Intravenous Infusion Therapy for Nurses: Principles & Practice

FOUNDATIONS OF INTRAVENOUS INFUSION THERAPY PRACTICE: Introduction to Intravenous Infusion Therapy; Fluid and Electrolyte Fundamentals Related to Intravenous Infusion Therapy; The Legal Implications of Intravenous Infusion Therapy; Infection Control and Safety Standard Measures Related to Intravenous Infusion Therapy. THE PRACTICE OF INTRAVENOUS INFUSION THERAPY: Risks, Complications, and Adverse Reactions Associated with Intravenous Infusion Therapy;Intravenous Infusion Preparations; Patient Preparation and Site Selection for Peripheral Intravenous Infusion Therapy; Equipment and Supplies Employed in the Preparation and Administration of Intravenous Infusion Therapy; The Delivery, Care, Maintenance, and Discontinuation of Intravenous Infusion Therapy; Mathematical Calculations for the Administration, Regulation, and Maintenance of Intravenous Infusion Therapy; Pharmacologic Principles Related to the Preparation and Administration of Intravenous Medications; Central and Peripherally Placed Vascular Access Devices and Advanced Medication Delivery Systems; Intravenous Nutritional Support; Blood and Blood Product Administration. INTRAVENOUS INFUSION NEEDS OF THE PEDIATRIC AND GERONTOLOGIC POPULATIONS: Intravenous Infusion Therapy for the Pediatric Patient; Intravenous Therapy for the Elderly Patient: Special Considerations. Appendix A: Abbreviations. Appendix B: Medical Terminology. Appendix C: Symbols. Appendix D: Review Questions. Appendix E: Study Questions for Further Review. Appendix F: Intravenous Infusion Therapy Nursing Skill Checklists. Bibliography and References. Glossary. Index.

Dianne Josephson is a member of the faculty and a clinical mentor at El Paso Community College.