Infusion Devices
Chris Quinn(Author)
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-4051-3260-2 (ISBN)
Description
Infusion devices are used to administer a range of intravenous, intrathecal and subcutaneous medications in hospital and community care settings. The increasing complexity and variety of infusion devices has contributed to greater numbers of adverse patient incidents, and it is important that nurses are confident in their ability to use these devices correctly. This book is a practical guide to help students and newly qualified staff develop a full understanding of infusion devices and their management.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
50
Dimensions
Height: 186 mm
Width: 123 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-3260-2 (9781405132602)
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Content
Section 1: Theory Introduction Ch 1 A brief overview of infusion devices Ch 2 National and European Guidelines Ch 3 Infusion device functionality: What they can do Ch 4 Risk management issues with infusion device use Ch 5 The Patients View Section 2: Practice Ch 6 Relating Risk to Practice Ch 7 Competency Training Ch 8 Selecting and setting up the right device Ch 9 Monitoring & Documentation Ch 10 Caring for the device when the infusion is complete Appendices