Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice
Published on 11. October 1999
Book
Hardback
404 pages
978-0-443-05983-4 (ISBN)
Description
The management of IV therapy is now an accepted and often very relevant part of a nurse' role. Specialists in IV therapy are also becoming, more common, taking the lead in assessing, inserting, managing and removing a variety of vascular access devices both in hospital and in the community. This is the first UK text to cover this issue in a comprehensive and accessible way, aiming to give readers a theoretical background alongside practical advice. Using both illustrations and text, areas covered include ethical, legal, anatomical, pharmacological and management of IV therapy. This book will give nurses the skill and knowledge they require in order to practice IV therapy safely. Features: * The text provides a unique combination of theory and practice, which will be useful for the student nurse just starting IV drug administration through to the specialsit who is inserting central vascular access devices * The editors are well respected specialists who are vice-chair and chair of the RCN IV special interest group * The first UK text in this field
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
80 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
1125 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-05983-4 (9780443059834)
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Lisa Dougherty | Julie Lamb
Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice
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Content
Chapter 1 Legal Aspects/Scope of Professional Practice: History of IV Therapy In The Uk. Professional Issues. Accountability, Expanding Practice, Scope of Professional Practice, Reduction In Junior Doctors Hours, Nurses Responsibility. Legal Issues. Litigation, Need For Knowledge And Skill Maintenance. Ethical Issues. Training And Skill Acquisition, Certification. IV Teams vs Training All Staff. Chapter 2 Anatomy And Physiology Related To IV Therapy: Peripheral And Central Venous Systems. Structure of Veins. Skin, Arteries, Nerves. Physiology of Blood And Blood Flow. Sites of Insertion. Peripheral And Central Venous Access. Changes Related To Aging And Illness. Chapter 3 Fluid Content of Body. Electrolyte And Fluid Disturbances. Maintenance Therapy. Rationale For Restoration And Replacement Therapy Transport Mechanisms. Acid Base Balance. Principles of Electrolyte Therapy. Chapter 4 Parenteral Fluids And Nutrition: Fluid Need And Types of Fluids And Their Clinical Application. Methods of Administration. Monitoring, Blood Levels Etc. Nutritional Assessment. Components of Nutrition And Solutions. Home Tpn. Complications And Risks. Chapter 5 Flow Control: Types of Equipment Available. Electronic And Disposable Devices. Uses of Equipment. When To Use What. Advantages And Disadvantages of Each Type of Device. Volumetric, Syringe, Ambulatory, Pca. Alarms And Safety Features. Storage And Maintenance. Reporting Adverse Incidents. Trouble Shooting. Chapter 6 Infection Control In IV Therapy: Intrinsic And Extrinsic Contamination. Principles of Asepsis. Risk Factors. Patient And Hospital Related. Diagnosis And Treatment of Intravascular Device Related Septicaemia. Prevention of Infection. Main Causative Organisms/Sources of Bacteria. Chapter 7 Obtaining Peripheral Vascular Access: Choice of Site And Equipment. Procedures For Venepuncture, Cannulation And Midline Insertion. Types of Patients And Veins/Physiological Factors. Patients Fears And Experiences. Approach To The Patient. Selecting Appropriate Environment. Use of Local Anaesthetic. Improving Vascular Access Complications/Problem Solving. Different Blood Tests And How To Obtain Them. Chapter 8 Vascular Access In The Acute Care Setting: Types of Patients. Types of Catheters. Principles of Care. Dressings, Flushing, Site.