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Klappentext Get a thorough grounding in delivering safe, effective infusion therapy with the friendly support and technical guidance of the newly updated Infusion Therapy Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th edition. This complete how-to on administering and monitoring different IV medications delivers clear direction on vital concepts, terms, and techniques--backed by numerous illustrations, confidence-building humor, and expert insights. Offering clear, concise direction for nursing students, this popular Incredibly Easy!® text is also the ideal refresher for nurses and all practitioners learning best practices for a range of infusion therapies. Get the skills and know-how needed to administer infusion therapy successfully . . . * NEW and completely revised/updated content with the latest infusion therapy techniques * Easy-to-read, easy-to-remember guidance for students and practitioners lacking IV experience * Start-to-finish directions and concise explanations on areas such as: * Preparation * Access sites * Equipment use and management * IV starting techniques, including line insertion * Handling complications * Infusion therapy using peripheral veins * Infusion therapy requiring central venous access * Parenteral nutrition * Antineoplastic, biologic, and chemotherapy * Discontinuing an IV * Managing hypothermia, hypernatremia, calcemia, and kalemia * Special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and home care patients * Legal issues and professional standards * Dozens of colorful diagrams, photos and illustrations explain skills and core concepts, including: * Delivery methods * Flow rates * Infusion fluids and medications * Monitoring and documentation * Transfusion therapy * Special features include: * Just the facts - a quick summary of each chapter's content * "Nurse Joy" and "Jake" - offer clear explanations, vital care reminders, and expert insight on interventions and problem-solving * Quick quiz - multiple-choice questions after each chapter to help you retain knowledge * That's a wrap! - summary of key information for quick chapter review * Best practice - evidence-based standards for administering and monitoring infusion therapy * Warning - possible risks or complications * Running smoothly - pointers on keeping both patient and equipment problem-free * Memory jogger - anecdotes and memory tricks to help you retain vital content * Practice Makes Perfect - end-of-book NCLEX practice questions for solid exam preparation Zusammenfassung Preceded by I.V. therapy made incredibly easy!. 4th ed. c2010. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction to infusion therapyKaren Laforet, RN, MCISc, IIWCC, VA-BC, CVAA2. Infusion therapy using peripheral veinsAngelia Sims, RN, CRNI, OCN3. Infusion therapy requiring central venous accessSheila Hale, BSN, RN, CRNI, VA-BC4. Infusion fluids and medicationsCatherine B. Amero, MSN/Ed., CRNI, LNC5. TransfusionsLynda Cook, MSN, RN, CRNI6. Antineoplastic therapyAllison J. Terry, RN, MSN, PhD7. Biologic therapyPatti Jo Carruth, MSN, RN, OCN, CRNI8. Parenteral nutritionDonna Scemons, RN, MSN, MA, FNP-C, CNS9. Infusion therapy in pediatricsAnne Marie Frey, BSN, RN, CRNI, VA-BC10. Infusion therapy in older adultsBeth Fabian, BA, RN, CRNIAppendices Practice makes perfect Checklist for prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections Glossary ...
