Introduction To Intravenous Therapy For Health Professionals Text And E Book Package

Designed for existing courses within the MA curricula, this text provides initial preparation for the principles and techniques of intravenous therapy. Students will learn the basic knowledge necessary to safely and precisely administer basic IV fluids and medications within the scope of practice for their particular health care profession.

Designed for existing courses within the MA curricula, this text provides initial preparation for the principles and techniques of intravenous therapy. Students will learn the basic knowledge necessary to safely and precisely administer basic IV fluids and medications within the scope of practice for their particular health care profession. Each chapter is organized with chapter outlines, learning objectives, key words with definitions, and chapter summaries. Includes a basic review of anatomy and physiology to provide a fundamental understanding of how IV therapy can interact with each body system. A variety of exercises (such as IV calculations or patient teaching) are integrated within each chapter to reinforce the learning of often-difficult concepts. Includes an array of worksheets on the companion Evolve website (such as drugs, charting, or drug and dosage calculations) to provide practice tools for the student. Each chapter concludes with multiple-choice review questions to test students' knowledge of the content within that chapter. Provides a Competency Check Sheet with standards for performance and to meet competency-based education requirements.

This handy book, written by the author of the very popular Venepuncture and Cannulation: A Practical Guide, offers step-by-step guidance in how to administer intravenous fluids and medicines. It will be equally helpful, whether you are already practising intravenous therapy and wish to refresh or update your knowledge or you are learning this skill for the first time. Each chapter contains intended learning outcomes, clinical points for practice, and activities that enable you to relate the content to your own clinical area. The book opens with a general discussion of intravenous therapy, followed by an overview of the circulatory system and different types of intravenous access. The author explains how to calculate medication doses, and describes relevant aspects of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. She looks at safe techniques used in the administration of intravenous fluids and medications, and how to use different types of infusion devices, as well as the potential risks, complications and adverse reactions associated with intravenous therapy. The final chapter explores the professional responsibilities of the healthcare practitioner. Contents: • What is intravenous therapy and why is it used? • An overview of the circulatory system and related anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vascular system • Intravenous access and care of the site • Calculating medication doses • How drugs work – an introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics • Safe administration of intravenous fluids and medicines • Using an infusion device • Risk, complications and adverse reactions • Professional responsibilities Appendices: - Competency checklist for the preparation of intravenous therapy using a bolus method - Competency checklist for the preparation of intravenous therapy using an intermittent or continuous infusion method - Record of supervised practice

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.

Intravenous Therapy for Health Care Personnel is a one of a kind book for entry-level health care practitioners to learn the basics of IV therapy. This eight-chapter text/workbook covers essential topics, including coverage within the scope of practice for Medical Assistants. The book and accompanying CD are highly visual and focus on application and understanding, as well as presenting real-life situations that can occur during IV therapy and their necessary solutions.

Safely and effectively administer more than 400 intravenous drugs with the expert guidance of this #1 IV drug handbook! Now in its 33rd edition, Gahart’s 2017 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals continues to be a trusted resource its accuracy, quick-reference format, and comprehensive coverage of IV drugs. Each drug monograph includes the drug’s generic name, trade name(s), drug category, pH, dosages and dose adjustments, dilution, incompatibilities, rate of administration, actions, indications and uses, contraindications, precautions, drug/lab interactions, side effects, and antidote. It’s all of the information you will need for the safe administration of IV drugs — nothing more and nothing less. UNIQUE! Annual publication ensures that information includes the most recently approved IV drugs, as well as updated information on existing drugs. 40-year history of impeccable accuracy reinforces the importance of safe IV drug administration. UNIQUE! Time-tested, easy-to-use page layout keeps all dosage information for each drug on either a single page or a two-page spread to prevent hand contamination by having to turn a page. Black Box Warnings and key content are highlighted to make locating key information fast and easy. Special circumstances highlighted in blue-screened text call attention to important circumstances that may not warrant black box warnings. Convenient, alphabetical format organizes all drug monographs by generic name, allowing you to find any drug in seconds. Dilution and dosage charts within monographs provide quick access to essential clinical information. Age-specific dosage variances are highlighted for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients. NEW! 15 new drug monographs provide current, clinically relevant drug information for new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA. NEW! Updated drug monographs throughout reflect the latest changes in IV drug therapy. NEW! Do Not Confuse With information is added at the top of each applicable monograph to enhance medication safety, and the Evolve companion website includes a link to the ISMP list of Do Not Confuse drug names. NEW! Reorganized drug side effects reflect the latest information on frequency, seriousness, and other important considerations. NEW! Alphabetical thumb tabs on the left-hand pages make it easier to look up drug monographs.

The #1 IV drug handbook for more than 40 years, Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals is trusted for its accuracy and comprehensive coverage. Whether you prefer the portable print version or one of the convenient electronic formats, each drug monograph — including those for new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA — includes the drug’s generic name, common trade name(s), drug category, pH, dosages and dose adjustments, dilution, incompatibilities, rate of administration, actions, indications and uses, contraindications, precautions, drug/lab interactions, side effects, and antidote — all alphabetically organized to help you find drug information quickly and easily. UNIQUE! Published annually to ensure that you have essential information on the most recently approved IV drugs, as well as updated information on existing drugs. UNIQUE! Thorough coverage of more than 350 IV drugs provides far more information than any other comparable handbook. Updated IV drug dilution and dosage charts within monographs provide quick access to essential information. Black Box Warnings, screening, and highlighting make locating key information fast and easy. Age-specific dosage variances are highlighted for geriatric, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients. IV drugs are listed alphabetically by generic name for quick clinical reference. Redesigned printed thumb tabs help you find information faster. UNIQUE! Time-tested page layout keep all dosage information for each drug on either a single page or a two-page spread to prevent hand contamination by having to turn a page. Consistent, easy-to-use format provides all the essential clinical information you need on IV drug administration. NEW! Eleven new drug monographs provide you with current, clinically relevant drug information for new IV drugs recently approved by the FDA. NEW! Updated drug monographs reflect the latest changes in IV drug therapy.

NIQUE! Separate unit on gerontological nursing covers physiological and psychosocial changes in the older adult, along with common problems such as fall prevention, immobility, and incontinence. Nursing care plans illustrate the application of content to the nursing process, with critical thinking questions to encourage thoughtful analysis of patient needs and nursing care. Canada’s unique health care context and cultural landscape is reflected in content relating to race/ethnicity, Indigenous peoples, gender identity, 2SLGBTQI+ community, family composition, recent immigrants, refugees, and vulnerable persons. Inclusion of Canadian statistics and research incorporates references and resources, Canadian nursing best practice guidelines, assessment and screening tools, protocols, and more. Coverage of Canadian medications includes dosages and metric measurements. Get Ready for Exams! section at the end of each chapter includes key points, additional learning resources, and PN competency review questions, addressing the latest Canadian PN competencies and helping to ensure your success on the REx-PN® or CPNRE®. Study tools in the text and on the Evolve website encourage the development of clinical reasoning and judgement, helping students succeed on REx-PN® and CPNRE® licensure examinations. Coverage of current Canadian issues and topics includes Bill C-14 Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), interprofessional collaboration, Indigenous health vis-à-vis the Truth and Reconciliation Commission findings and Calls to Action, pandemic planning and preparedness, and more. Interprofessional Collaborative Care boxes highlight the team approach to patient care, helping nurses prioritize and safely assign tasks to other health professionals. Patient Teaching plans provide bulleted lists of nursing instructions for patients, stressing the role and responsibility of the PN in patient education. Cultural Considerations boxes discuss the needs of culturally diverse patients when planning nursing care. Health Promotion Considerations boxes highlight timely wellness and disease prevention topics. Put on Your Thinking Cap boxes allow you to pause in your reading, then analyze and apply concepts to clinical situations. Nutritional Considerations boxes emphasize the role nutrition plays in disease and holistic nursing care. Complementary and Alternative Therapies boxes highlight nontraditional therapies along with precautions and possible side effects. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations help improve your terminology skills.