Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice, 2nd Edition

by Editor: Lisa Dougherty; Editor: Julie Lamb (Barts and the London NHS Trust))

• ISBN13: 9781444309614
• ISBN10: 1444309617
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice provides a comprehensive guide to the management of intravenous therapy in nursing, and explores all aspects of intravenous therapy in both hospital and community settings. It addresses core clinical skills, including the preparation and administration of intravenous drugs, peripheral venous access, acute and long term central venous access, and paediatric intravenous therapy. The book also explores relevant anatomy and physiology, fluid and electrolyte balance, pharmacological aspects and legal and ethical issues, in order to equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed in order to provide safe and effective care. * Addresses key specialist skills, including blood transfusion, parenteral nutrition and safe administration of cytotoxic drugs * A definitive text for nurses working in the hospital and the community * Contains contributions from leading nurse practitioners Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice is an essential resource for nurses and health professionals working in intravenous therapy.

Table of Contents

Fundamentals

Legal and Professional Aspects of Intravenous Therapy

Anatomy and Physiology Related to Intravenous Therapy

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Infection Control in Intravenous Therapy

Pharmacological Aspects of Intravenous Therapy

Practice

Safe Administration and Management of Peripheral Intravenous Therapy

Local and Systematic Complications of Intravenous Therapy

Intravenous Flow Control and Infusion Devices

Obtaining Peripheral Venous Access

Vascular Access in the Acute Care Setting

Long-term Central Venous Access

Intravenous Therapy in the Community

Specialities

Blood Transfusion Therapy

Parenteral Nutrition

Paediatric Intravenous Therapy in Practice

Safe Handling and Administration of Intravenous Cytoxic Drugs

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