IV therapy / Denise Macklin, Cynthia Chernecky.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Macklin, Denise.

Contributor:

Chernecky, Cynthia.

Series:

Real world nursing survival guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Intravenous therapy--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Intravenous therapy.

Nursing.

Infusions, Intravenous.

Medical Subjects:

Infusions, Intravenous.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xvii, 247 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.

Other Title:

Intravenous therapy

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders, [2004]

Summary:

Are you a survivor? This Real-World Nursing Survival Guide will make sure you're prepared for anything! Whether you want a study aid, a review tool, or a refresher, let this outstanding series be your guide. You'll be more than just a survivor -- you'll be a success! IV Therapy is part of the Real-World Nursing Survival Guide series. If you're struggling with the difficult area of IV therapy, this tool maps out and explains essential 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. You'll find special headings to identify What It Is, What You Need to Know, and What You Do.

Contents:

1 Equipment and Infusion Regulation Devices / Denise Macklin, Cynthia Chernecky 1

Solution Containers 1

Administration Sets 5

Add-Ons 11

Infusion Regulation Device 16

2 Principles of Peripheral Venous Therapy / Denise Macklin, Cynthia Chernecky 22

IV Assessment 23

Selection Process 30

Local Anesthesia 41

Insertion Procedure 45

Applying the Dressing 52

Flushing Procedure 55

Removal Procedure 57

Documentation 59

Patient Education 61

3 Peripheral Complications / Denise Macklin, Cynthia Chernecky 63

Mechanical Failure 64

Infiltration 65

Extravasation 70

Phlebitis 73

Thrombophlebitis 75

Hematoma 78

Site Infection 80

4 Principles of Central Venous Therapy / Denise Macklin, Cynthia Chernecky 83

Central Venous Catheter 83

Types of Central Venous Catheters 86

Short-Term Central Venous Catheter 88

Intermediate Central Venous Catheter 92

Tunneled Catheter 93

Implanted Port 97

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter 102

Insertion 104

Dressing Management 111

Flushing 116

Blood Withdrawal 119

Removal of a Central Venous Catheter 123

5 Central Venous Catheter Complications / Nancy Moureau 127

Central Venous Catheter Complication 127

Central Venous Catheter Infection 130

Venous Thrombosis 134

Phlebitis 140

Arrhythmia 141

Air Emboli 142

Allergic Reaction and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome 144

Circulatory Overload and Pulmonary Edema 146

Pneumothorax 149

Hemorrhage 151

Occlusion 152

Catheter Damage 158

Catheter Malpositioning and Migration 161

Pinch-Off Syndrome 164

6 Pediatric Patient / Kathleen T. Mohn, Denise Macklin 168

Pediatric IV Therapy 168

Insertion Process 179

Pediatric Central Venous Catheter 192

7 Older Adult Patient / Kay Coulter 196

Older Adult Patient 196

Skin Changes 197

Vein Changes 198

Physiologic Changes 198

Other Special Needs for Older Adults 199

Venipuncture Preparation 199

Insertion Tips 200

Insertion Site Protection 201

Care and Maintenance 201

8 Community-Based Infusion Therapy / Corliss Derrick, Jim Leonard 205

Community-Based Infusion Therapy 205

Evaluating the Safety of the Home Environment 206

Caregiver Criteria 207

Nursing Responsibilities 207

Patient and Caregiver Education 208

Nursing Care 210

NCLEX Section / Denise Macklin, Cynthia Chernecky 219.

Notes:

Includes NCLEX review section.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-217) and index.

ISBN:

072169778X

OCLC:

53801834