I.V. therapy made incredibly easy!
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I.V. therapy made incredibly easy!
Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2010
4th ed
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IV therapy made incredibly easy!
Available at 3 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 363) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Fourth Edition of this practical reference provides current, comprehensive information on I.V. therapy in a clear, concise, and entertaining manner. The book reviews the basics of I.V. therapy such as purpose, delivery methods, flow rates, legal issues, profession standards, and documentation; discusses the necessary components of peripheral and central venous therapy, including access sites, equipment, preparation, maintenance, and discontinuation of therapy; and describes administration of I.V. medications, including special considerations for the pediatric, elderly, and home care patient. Coverage includes transfusion therapy, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition. This edition includes new geriatrics and pediatrics chapters, new information on home care throughout, and updated Infusion Nurses Society standards.
Table of Contents
Ch. 1 Introduction to I.V. therapy
Ch. 2 Peripheral I.V. therapy
Ch. 3 Central venous therapy
Ch. 4 I.V. medications
Ch. 5 Transfusion
Ch. 6 Chemotherapy infusions
Ch. 7 Parenteral nutrition
Ch 8 Pediatric I.V. therapy
Ch 9 Geriatric I.V. therapy
Appendices
Practice makes perfect
I.V. drug compatibility
Using a flow sheet to document I.V. therapy
Glossary
Selected references
Index
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