Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice provides a comprehensiveguide to the management of intravenous therapy in nursing, andexplores all aspects of intravenous therapy in both hospital andcommunity settings.
It addresses core clinical skills, including the preparation andadministration of intravenous drugs, peripheral venous access,acute and long term central venous access, and paediatricintravenous therapy. The book also explores relevant anatomy andphysiology, fluid and electrolyte balance, pharmacological aspectsand legal and ethical issues, in order to equip nurses with theskills and knowledge needed in order to provide safe and effectivecare.
* Addresses key specialist skills, including bloodtransfusion, parenteral nutrition and safe administration ofcytotoxic drugs
* A definitive text for nurses working in the hospital andthe community
* Contains contributions from leading nursepractitioners
Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice is an essential resourcefor nurses and health professionals working in intravenoustherapy.
Lisa Dougherty
Community Nursing Gemeindekrankenpflege Krankenpflege Nursing