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Intravenous Infusion Therapy for Nurses: Principles & Practice


Edition: 02
Author(s): Josephson, Dianne L.
ISBN10:  1401809359
ISBN13:  9781401809355
Format:  Paperback
Pub. Date:  8/26/2003
Publisher(s): CENGAGE Delmar Learning

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SummaryTable of Contents
Given the sharp rise in medication administration errors, effective venipuncture and intravenous therapy have never seemed more critical to the overall health of patients. Intravenous Infusion Therapy for Nurses: Principles & Practice is your trustworthy guide designed to help you navigate the challenging concepts and protocols of IV therapy and offer you the tools to master them in practice. The latest information on equipment, nutritional support, legal implications, and infection control are all thoroughly woven into the context of professional and safe nursing practice. As no other resource offers more opportunities to learn and apply knowledge in IV therapy, this text is absolutely essential reading for anyone preparing to perform these skills. NEW TO THIS EDITION ? Case Studies to sharpen analytical and decision-making skills ? Icons with procedures correspond to available animations or opportunities to practice within the interactive multimedia program IV Therapy Skills ? 2-color design
Acknowledgments xi
Preface viii
How to Use this Book viii
Introduction xi
About the Authors xii
Chapter 1 Introduction to Intravenous Infusion Therapy 2(11)
Accountability and Infusion Therapy
3(6)
Intravenous Infusion Therapy
9(4)
Chapter 2 Fluid and Electrolyte Fundamentals Related to Intravenous Infusion Therapy 13(34)
Fluids and Homeostasis
15(2)
The Composition of Body Fluids
17(2)
The Movement of Body Fluids
19(11)
Body Systems: Fluid and Electrolyte Regulation
30(2)
Acid-Base Balance
32(6)
Electrolyte Balances and Imbalances
38(9)
Chapter 3 Legal Implications of Intravenous Infusion Therapy 47(16)
Law
47(3)
Classifications of Law
50(1)
Liability and Infusion Therapy
51(1)
The Law: Implications for IV Nursing Practice
52(8)
Avoiding Litigation
60(3)
Chapter 4 Infection Control and Safety Measures Related to Intravenous Infusion Therapy 63(29)
Epidemiology and Infection
64(1)
Infection
65(4)
Infection Control
69(23)
Chapter 5 Risks, Complications, and Adverse Reactions Associated With Intravenous Infusion Therapy 92(29)
Local Problems and Complications
94(16)
Systemic Complications of Infusion Therapy
110(11)
Chapter 6 Intravenous Infusion Preparations 121(22)
Osmolality and Osmolarity
122(1)
Determination of Fluid Balance
123(1)
Classifications of Infusates
124(1)
Determining Tonicity
125(1)
Infusates: Categories of Tonicity
126(17)
Chapter 7 Patient Preparation and Site Selection for Peripheral Intravenous Infusion Therapy 143(19)
Anatomy Review
144(6)
Patient Preparation
150(4)
Intravascular Site Selection
154(8)
Chapter 8 Equipment and Supplies Employed in the Preparation and Administration of Intravenous Infusion Therapy 162(31)
Infusate Containers
163(3)
Infusate Administration Sets
166(9)
Needleless Systems and Needle Stick Safety Systems
175(1)
Venous Access Devices
176(5)
Vein Illumination Devices
181(1)
Infusion Site Preparation and Maintenance Materials
181(4)
Infusion Regulation Systems
185(5)
Labels
190(1)
Hanging Devices for IV Equipment
191(2)
Chapter 9 The Delivery, Care, Maintenance, and Discontinuation of Intravenous Infusion Therapy 193(51)
Preparation Guidelines for Infusion Therapy
194(10)
Initiation of Infusion Therapy
204(21)
Peripheral Infusion Therapy: Maintenance and Monitoring
225(7)
Discontinuation of Peripheral Infusions While Retaining Venous Patency
232
Discontinuation of Peripheral Infusion Lines
231(1)
Medication Administration by Direct Intravenous Bolus Delivery
231(13)
Chapter 10 Mathematical Calculations for the Administration, Regulation, and Maintenance of Intravenous Infusion Therapy 244(14)
Basic Mathematical Review
245(3)
Systems of Weights and Measures
248(3)
Intravenous Infusion Calculations
251(4)
Adjustment and Recalculation of Flow Rates
255(1)
Calculating With Accuracy
256(2)
Chapter 11 Pharmacologic Principles Related to the Preparation and Administration of Intravenous Medications 258(30)
Pharmacokinetics and Mechanisms of Drug Action
259(3)
Drug Names
262(1)
Intravenous Drug Classifications
263(23)
Drug Compatibility and Interactions
286(2)
Chapter 12 Central and Peripherally Placed Vascular Access Devices and Advanced Medication Delivery Systems 288(105)
Central Venous Therapy
290(6)
Centrally Inserted Single and Multilumen Nontunneled Central Venous Access Catheters
296(33)
Central Venous Tunneled Catheters
329(1)
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
330(28)
Midline Catheters
358(1)
Implantable Subcutaneous Vascular Access Devices
359(24)
Hemodynamic Monitoring
383(1)
Advanced Medication Delivery Systems
384(9)
Chapter 13 Intravenous Nutritional Support 393(19)
Indications for Intravenous Nutrition
394(1)
Composition of Parenteral Nutrition Products
394(8)
Total Parenteral Nutrition
402(2)
Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition
404(1)
Preparation of Parenteral Nutrition
404(1)
Compounding Parenteral Nutrition Formulas
404(2)
Risks and Complications Associated with Parenteral Nutrition Administration
406(6)
Chapter 14 Blood and Blood Product Administration 412(42)
Basic Immunology
414(1)
Basic Immunohematology
414(2)
Blood Typing and Crossmatching
416(1)
Blood and Blood Components
416(14)
Nonblood-Product Volume Expanders
430(1)
Blood and Blood Product Transfusion
431(5)
Blood Transfusion Reactions
436(5)
Transfusion Administration
441(13)
Chapter 15 Intravenous Infusion Therapy for the Pediatric Patient 454(32)
Body fluids
455(1)
Physiologic Differences: Adult versus Pediatric Patients
455(1)
Principles of Growth and Development
456(1)
Conditions Causing Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
456(9)
Implementing the Nursing Process
465(10)
Complications of Infusion Therapy
475(1)
Medication Administration
476(2)
Blood and Blood Product Administration
478(1)
Intravenous Therapy in Home Care
478(1)
Children with Cancer
478(8)
Chapter 16 Intravenous Therapy for the Elderly Patient: Special Considerations 486(18)
Gerontology
487(1)
Physiologic Changes of Aging
487(3)
Intravenous Therapy
490(3)
Procedures for the Elderly
493(1)
Complications of Intravenous Therapy
493(1)
Medications
494(2)
Common Nursing Concerns
496(2)
Common Disorders of the Elderly
498(3)
Case Management
501(3)
Appendix A Abbreviations 504(2)
Appendix B Combining Forms, Suffixes, or Prefixes 506(1)
Appendix C Symbols 507(1)
Appendix D Antineoplastic and Chemotherapeutic Agents 508(3)
Appendix E Study Questions for Further Review 511(48)
Appendix F Intravenous Infusion Therapy Nursing Skills Checklists 559(110)
Glossary 669(10)
Reference List 679(9)
Index 688

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