Author: Nicola Brooks Publisher: M&K Update Ltd ISBN: 1907830901 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 113
Book Description
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
Author: Shirley E. Otto, MSN, CRNI, AOCN Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 9780323031967 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 566
Book Description
Based on recognized standards of practice, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy offers RN and LPN nursing students and practitioners a practical, concise resource for learning or reviewing current approaches to infusion therapy as well as a dependable IV pocket reference. Divided into consistent key sections, such as Troubleshooting Tips, Guidelines for Specific Procedures, Pain Management, and Helpful Hints, nurses can rely on this powerful pocket reference daily for their infusion therapy needs. And with the latest information on products, guidelines, and screening procedures, nurses can be sure they are staying current with the latest innovations and trends in the field. Presents the principles of infusion therapy in a thorough yet concise manner to facilitate learning and review as well as the easy retrieval of important IV information Highlights Clinical Alerts, Trouble Shooting Tips, and Potential Complications with consistent icons to point out specific clinical practice tips, to save time, and to help prevent common errors Illustrates the use of all drug calculation formulas to clearly explain the calculation process and help prevent drug administration errors Provides patient/family teaching guidelines to assist the nurse in providing appropriate infusion therapy education to their patients Provides multiple-choice study questions at the end of relevant chapters to help the reader evaluate his or her understanding of content and to prepare for the Intravenous Nurses Society Certification exam. Includes a Clinical Competency section at the end of relevant chapters to provide health care institutions and clinical educators with a tool that facilitates meeting JCAHO accreditation requirements. Identifies pediatric drug calculations with a special icon to easily distinguish between adult and pediatric calculations New and updated information on needleless IV therapy products, products that meet JCAHO/CDC safety recommendations, CDC/ANA safe practice guidelines, latex allergy, and blood products New content on CDC recommendations for screening West Nile Virus and SARS New content on Central Venous Catheters for child, adolescent, and geriatric patients New product information and illustrations familiarize readers with the latest innovations Expanded content on serum electrolytes keep readers up-to-date Updated discussion of chemotherapy drugs
Author: Lisa Dougherty Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1444309617 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 528
Book Description
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.
Author: Theresa Finlay Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1405147865 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
Intravenous Therapy is a concise, accessible guide to thebasic theory and practice of IV therapy. It focuses on elementaryprinciples, avoiding more specialist practice, in order to enablestudents and newly qualified nurses to effectively manage patientsundergoing IV treatment. · Contains essential information in an accessibleform · Presents the evidence base for best practice · Focuses on safe practice and patient care, managing risk andavoiding complications · Includes guidelines on drug administration and handling,fluid and blood transfusions · Explores the advantages and disadvantages of venous accessdevices Other books in the ‘Essential Clinical Skills forNurses’ series Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient P. Jevon and B. Ewens 0 632 05803 X ECGs for Nurses P. Jevon 0 632 05802 1
Author: Ada Lawrence Plumer Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN: 9780781759441 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 788
Book Description
Disc contains drug monographs on more than 100 intravenous agents in a printable format for patient teaching and 11 appendices with information on continuing education, governmental regulations, and other subjects relevant to infusion therapy.
Author: Betty L. Gahart Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 032308477X Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 1373
Book Description
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.
Author: Shirley E. Otto Publisher: ISBN: 9780323011792 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 548
Book Description
Known for its accessibility and accuracy, this valuable pocket reference is based on recognized standards of practice for nurses working in diverse patient care settings and with varying clinical preparation. In a thorough but concise manner, the book explores the principles of IV therapy and details the steps for proficient administration of intravenous medications. This new edition is thoroughly revised with new chapters on home care infusion therapy and professional resources, plus new illustrations and updated information throughout to ensure clinical accuracy and currency. Presents the principles of intravenous therapy in a thorough yet concise manner to facilitate the easy retrieval of important IV information. Includes geriatric considerations in appropriate chapters, pointing out aspects of care specific to geriatric patients. Identifies clinical alerts, trouble-shooting tips, potential complications and general home care guidelines with unique icons that highlight specific clinical practice tips to enhance learning. Provides patient/family teaching guidelines to direct the nurse in addressing the key educational needs of patients. Offers patient education material and illustrations to provide the nurse with ready-to-use information that promotes the patients active participation in care and treatment. Illustrates the use of all drug calculation formulas to ensure accurate IV drug administration. Includes learning objectives to reinforce key content. Provides multiple choice study questions at the end of appropriate chapters to help the reader understand content or prepare for the Intravenous Nurses Society Certification exam. Includes a new chapter on Home Care Infusion Therapyto provide nursing assessment and intervention strategies for venous access devices, infusion pumps, and varied infusates administered in the home care setting. Offers a new chapter, Professional Resources, to identify educational objectives of an IV therapy course, discuss risk management, product research and development, and provide product resource information. Incorporates illustrations and information on new vascular access products and devices that promote safe vascular access and infection control. Includes a clinical competency section at the end of each appropriate chapter to facilitate meeting JCAHO accreditation requirements. Identifies pediatric drug calculations with a special icon to easily distinguish between adult and pediatric calculations.
Author: Betty L. Gahart Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 0323298362 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 1396
Book Description
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.
Author: Nicola Brooks
Author: Nicola Brooks (Lecturer in adult nursing)
Author: Shirley E. Otto, MSN, CRNI, AOCN
Author: Lisa Dougherty
Author: Joanne C. LaRocca
Author: Theresa Finlay
Author: Ada Lawrence Plumer
Author: Betty L. Gahart
Author: Shirley E. Otto
Author: Betty L. Gahart