Real World Nursing Survival Guide: IV Therapy

Name: Real World Nursing Survival Guide: IV Therapy
Price: 30.77 USD
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ISBN: 9780721697789

ISBN-10: 072169778X

ISBN-13: 9780721697789

Edition: 2004

Authors: Denise Macklin, Cynthia C. Chernecky

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Nursing students struggling with the difficult area of IV therapy need a resource that guides them through the essentials and highlights what they need to know. This guide offers a visual, engaging approach that clearly explains topics such as: equipment and infusion devices, principles of peripheral and central venous therapy, peripheral and central complications, and special concerns for pediatric and older adult patients. The first section of the book presents content in an illustrated multi-modal approach that explains key concepts and reviews topics with a range of engaging learning activities. The last section contains 115 NCLEX review questions with answers and rationales for correct…

Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 9/3/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English




Equipment and Infusion Regulation Devices



Solution Containers


Administration Sets


Add-Ons


Infusion Regulation Device



Principles of Peripheral Venous Therapy



IV Assessment


Selection Process


Local Anesthesia


Insertion Procedure


Applying the Dressing


Flushing Procedure


Removal Procedure


Documentation


Patient Education



Peripheral Complications



Mechanical Failure


Infiltration


Extravasation


Phlebitis


Thrombophlebitis


Hematoma


Site Infection



Principles of Central Venous Therapy



Central Venous Catheter


Types of Central Venous Catheters


Short-Term Central Venous Catheter


Intermediate Central Venous Catheter


Tunneled Catheter


Implanted Port


Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter


Insertion


Dressing Management


Flushing


Blood Withdrawal


Removal of a Central Venous Catheter



Central Venous Catheter Complications



Central Venous Catheter Complication


Central Venous Catheter Infection


Venous Thrombosis


Phlebitis


Arrhythmia


Air Emboli


Allergic Reaction and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome


Circulatory Overload and Pulmonary Edema


Pneumothorax


Hemorrhage


Occlusion


Catheter Damage


Catheter Malpositioning and Migration


Pinch-Off Syndrome



Pediatric Patient



Pediatric IV Therapy


Insertion Process


Pediatric Central Venous Catheter



Older Adult Patient



Older Adult Patient


Skin Changes


Vein Changes


Physiologic Changes


Other Special Needs for Older Adults


Venipuncture Preparation


Insertion Tips


Insertion Site Protection


Care and Maintenance



Community-Based Infusion Therapy



Community-Based Infusion Therapy


Evaluating the Safety of the Home Environment


Caregiver Criteria


Nursing Responsibilities


Patient and Caregiver Education


Nursing Care


References


NCLEX Section