Designed for existing courses within the MA curricula, this text provides initial preparation for the principles and techniques of intravenous therapy. Students will learn the basic knowledge necessary to safely and precisely administer basic IV fluids and medications within the scope of practice for their particular health care profession.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Intravenous Therapy - p. 6 2. Chapter 2: Review of Anatomy and Physiology - p. 12 3. Chapter 3: Review of Asepsis - p. 20 4. Chapter 4: Basic Equipment and Supplies for Intravenous Therapy - p. 27 5. Chapter 5: Review of Dosage Calculations - p. 36 6. Chapter 6: Foundations of Intravenous Therapy - p. 41 7. Chapter 7: Pharmacology Related to Intravenous Therapy - p. 48 8. Chapter 8: Starting an Intravenous Infusion - p. 57 9. Appendices - p. 66 10. Appendix A: IV Drug Solution Compatibility Chart - p. 67 11. Appendix B: Competency Check Sheets - p. 68 12. Appendix C: Answers to Review Questions - p. 71 13. Appendix D: Practice Problems - p. 76 14. Index - p. 77
Designed for existing courses within the MA curricula, this text provides initial preparation for the principles and techniques of intravenous therapy. Students will learn the basic knowledge necessary to safely and precisely administer basic IV fluids and medications within the scope of practice for their particular health care profession.
1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Intravenous Therapy - p. 6 2. Chapter 2: Review of Anatomy and Physiology - p. 12 3. Chapter 3: Review of Asepsis - p. 20 4. Chapter 4: Basic Equipment and Supplies for Intravenous Therapy - p. 27 5. Chapter 5: Review of Dosage Calculations - p. 36 6. Chapter 6: Foundations of Intravenous Therapy - p. 41 7. Chapter 7: Pharmacology Related to Intravenous Therapy - p. 48 8. Chapter 8: Starting an Intravenous Infusion - p. 57 9. Appendices - p. 66 10. Appendix A: IV Drug Solution Compatibility Chart - p. 67 11. Appendix B: Competency Check Sheets - p. 68 12. Appendix C: Answers to Review Questions - p. 71 13. Appendix D: Practice Problems - p. 76 14. Index - p. 77