Manual of I.V. Therapeutics

by Phillips, Lynn Dianne

• ISBN13: 9780803621848
• ISBN10: 0803621841
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-15
• Publisher: F a Davis Co

Summary

The perfect resource for any setting where infusion therapy skills are required! Its popular, self-paced approach makes it ideal for classroom and clinical settings as it progresses from the basics to advanced techninques while incorporating theory into clinical application.

This book provides competency criteria for hospital policy and procedure development required by The Joint Commission. It also presents detailed step-by-step procedures for subcutaneous infusion of pain medication. Readers will find a new focus on evidence-based practice, a more streamlined format, and new features on DavisPlus that continue to make this the manual of choice in a rapidly advancing field.

Table of Contents

Professional Practice Concepts for Infusion Therapy Infusion Related Infection Control and Occupational Risks Fundamentals of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Parenteral Solutions Infusion Equipment Techniques for Initiation and Maintenance of Peripheral Infusion Therapy Phlebotomy Techniques Techniques for Initiation and Maintenance of Central Venous Access Complications of Infusion therapy: Peripheral and Central Infusions Medication Infusion Modalities Transfusion Therapy Nutritional Support