Description
Are you an aspiring nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant struggling with IV therapy? Help is here IV Therapy For Dummies tracks to a typical IV therapy course and gives you current, easy-to-follow guidance on everything you'll encounter in class, such as delivery methods, flow rates, legal issues, profession standards, and documentation.
IV Therapy For Dummies also discusses the necessary components of peripheral and central venous therapy, including access sites, equipment, preparation, maintenance, and the discontinuation of therapy. Plus, you'll get the 4-1-1 on the administration of IV medications, including special considerations for pediatric, elderly, and home care patients.
- Tracks to a typical IV Therapy course
- Provides current, comprehensive information in plain English
If you're enrolled in an IV Therapy course or a healthcare worker looking for a refresher on this important form of medical treatment, IV Therapy For Dummies has you covered.
Author: Bettie Lilley Nosek, Deborah Trendel-Leader
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 11/13/2012
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 9.27h x 7.44w x 0.81d
ISBN13: 9781118116449
ISBN10: 1118116445
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Nursing | Fundamentals & Skills
- Education | Reference
About the Author
Bettie Lilley Nosek, RN, BA, is a published author, inventor of a patented medical device, and former instructor of accredited nursing programs. Deborah Trendel-Leader, RN, BSN, PHN, is a registered nurse and freelance medical journalist with certifications in critical care, IV therapy, public health, and advanced cardiac life support.