Intravenous therapy administration

What is intravenous therapy and why is it used?; Overview of the circulatory system and related anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vascular ststem by Cormac Norton; Intravenous access and care of the site; Calculating medication doses; How drugs work - an introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; Safe administration of intravenous fluids and medicines; Using an infusion device; Risk, complications and adverse reactions; Professional responsibilities; Appendix 1 - competency checklist for the preparation of intravenous therapy using a bolus method; Appendix 2 - Competency checklist for the preparation of intravenous therapy using an intermittent or continuous infusion method; Appendix 3 - record of supervised practice; Appendix 4 - Answers to medications calculations from chapter 4 and chapter 6; $References; Index

his handy book, written by the author of the very popular Venepuncture and Cannulation: A Practical Guide, offers step-by-step guidance in how to administer intravenous fluids and medicines. It will be equally helpful, whether you are already practising intravenous therapy and wish to refresh or update your knowledge or you are learning this skill for the first time. Each chapter contains intended learning outcomes, clinical points for practice, and activities that enable you to relate the content to your own clinical area.