Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice
2nd Edition
Published on 29. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
530 pages
978-1-4051-4647-0 (ISBN)
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.
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.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1013 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-4647-0 (9781405146470)
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Lisa Dougherty | Julie Lamb
Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice
E-Book
03/2009
2nd Edition
Wiley-Blackwell
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01/2006
Wiley
€46.43
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Persons
Lisa Dougherty is Nurse Consultant, Intravenous Therapy, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Chelsea and Surrey. She is co-editor of the sixth edition of The Royal Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures, chair of the RCN Intravenous therapy forum and is well respected nationally and internationally for her work on Intravenous therapy.
Julie Lamb is General Manager for Cancer Services at Barts and The London NHS Trust. Julie qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1984 and specialised in Cancer Nursing until 1996 when she then took on a management role. During her clinical nursing career, Julie was chair of the RCN Intravenous Therapy Forum and was chair and speaker at a variety of national events associated with Intravenous Therapy
Julie Lamb is General Manager for Cancer Services at Barts and The London NHS Trust. Julie qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1984 and specialised in Cancer Nursing until 1996 when she then took on a management role. During her clinical nursing career, Julie was chair of the RCN Intravenous Therapy Forum and was chair and speaker at a variety of national events associated with Intravenous Therapy
Content
Section 1 - Fundamentals . 1. Legal and Professional Aspects of Intravenous Therapy Lorraine Hyde .
2. Anatomy and Physiology Related to Intravenous Therapy Kate Scales .
3. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Michele Malster .
4. Infection Control in Intravenous Therapy Sarah Hart .
5. Pharmacological Aspects of Intravenous Therapy Zoe Whittington.
Section 2 - Practice.
6. Safe Administration and Management of Peripheral Intravenous Therapy Teresa Finlay .
7. Local and Systematic Complications of Intravenous Therapy Julie Lamb and Lisa Dougherty .
8. Intravenous Flow Control and Infusion Devices Chris Quinn .
9. Obtaining Peripheral Venous Access Lisa Dougherty .
10. Vascular Access in the Acute Care Setting Kate Scales .
11. Long-term Central Venous Access Janice Gabriel .
12.Intravenous Therapy in the Community Jill Kayley.
Section 3 - Specialities .
13. Blood Transfusion Therapy Liz Bishop .
14. Parenteral Nutrition Clare Shaw .
15. Paediatric Intravenous Therapy in Practice Karen Bravery .
16. Safe Handling and Administration of Intravenous Cytoxic Drugs Janice Gabriel
2. Anatomy and Physiology Related to Intravenous Therapy Kate Scales .
3. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Michele Malster .
4. Infection Control in Intravenous Therapy Sarah Hart .
5. Pharmacological Aspects of Intravenous Therapy Zoe Whittington.
Section 2 - Practice.
6. Safe Administration and Management of Peripheral Intravenous Therapy Teresa Finlay .
7. Local and Systematic Complications of Intravenous Therapy Julie Lamb and Lisa Dougherty .
8. Intravenous Flow Control and Infusion Devices Chris Quinn .
9. Obtaining Peripheral Venous Access Lisa Dougherty .
10. Vascular Access in the Acute Care Setting Kate Scales .
11. Long-term Central Venous Access Janice Gabriel .
12.Intravenous Therapy in the Community Jill Kayley.
Section 3 - Specialities .
13. Blood Transfusion Therapy Liz Bishop .
14. Parenteral Nutrition Clare Shaw .
15. Paediatric Intravenous Therapy in Practice Karen Bravery .
16. Safe Handling and Administration of Intravenous Cytoxic Drugs Janice Gabriel