Pocket Guide To Home Infusion Therapy

Author : Lisa A. Gorski
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763726782
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket Guide to Home Infusion Therapy written by Lisa A. Gorski and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2004-11 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for the home care nurse, this pocket guide is a portable reference for home infusion therapy covering venous access devices and other infusion devices and pumps.

Author : Shirley E. Otto, MSN, CRNI, AOCN
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 9780323031967
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy written by Shirley E. Otto, MSN, CRNI, AOCN and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2004-10-29 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on recognized standards of practice, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy offers RN and LPN nursing students and practitioners a practical, concise resource for learning or reviewing current approaches to infusion therapy as well as a dependable IV pocket reference. Divided into consistent key sections, such as Troubleshooting Tips, Guidelines for Specific Procedures, Pain Management, and Helpful Hints, nurses can rely on this powerful pocket reference daily for their infusion therapy needs. And with the latest information on products, guidelines, and screening procedures, nurses can be sure they are staying current with the latest innovations and trends in the field. Presents the principles of infusion therapy in a thorough yet concise manner to facilitate learning and review as well as the easy retrieval of important IV information Highlights Clinical Alerts, Trouble Shooting Tips, and Potential Complications with consistent icons to point out specific clinical practice tips, to save time, and to help prevent common errors Illustrates the use of all drug calculation formulas to clearly explain the calculation process and help prevent drug administration errors Provides patient/family teaching guidelines to assist the nurse in providing appropriate infusion therapy education to their patients Provides multiple-choice study questions at the end of relevant chapters to help the reader evaluate his or her understanding of content and to prepare for the Intravenous Nurses Society Certification exam. Includes a Clinical Competency section at the end of relevant chapters to provide health care institutions and clinical educators with a tool that facilitates meeting JCAHO accreditation requirements. Identifies pediatric drug calculations with a special icon to easily distinguish between adult and pediatric calculations New and updated information on needleless IV therapy products, products that meet JCAHO/CDC safety recommendations, CDC/ANA safe practice guidelines, latex allergy, and blood products New content on CDC recommendations for screening West Nile Virus and SARS New content on Central Venous Catheters for child, adolescent, and geriatric patients New product information and illustrations familiarize readers with the latest innovations Expanded content on serum electrolytes keep readers up-to-date Updated discussion of chemotherapy drugs

Author : Shirley E. Otto
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780323011792
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy written by Shirley E. Otto and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for its accessibility and accuracy, this valuable pocket reference is based on recognized standards of practice for nurses working in diverse patient care settings and with varying clinical preparation. In a thorough but concise manner, the book explores the principles of IV therapy and details the steps for proficient administration of intravenous medications. This new edition is thoroughly revised with new chapters on home care infusion therapy and professional resources, plus new illustrations and updated information throughout to ensure clinical accuracy and currency. Presents the principles of intravenous therapy in a thorough yet concise manner to facilitate the easy retrieval of important IV information. Includes geriatric considerations in appropriate chapters, pointing out aspects of care specific to geriatric patients. Identifies clinical alerts, trouble-shooting tips, potential complications and general home care guidelines with unique icons that highlight specific clinical practice tips to enhance learning. Provides patient/family teaching guidelines to direct the nurse in addressing the key educational needs of patients. Offers patient education material and illustrations to provide the nurse with ready-to-use information that promotes the patients active participation in care and treatment. Illustrates the use of all drug calculation formulas to ensure accurate IV drug administration. Includes learning objectives to reinforce key content. Provides multiple choice study questions at the end of appropriate chapters to help the reader understand content or prepare for the Intravenous Nurses Society Certification exam. Includes a new chapter on Home Care Infusion Therapyto provide nursing assessment and intervention strategies for venous access devices, infusion pumps, and varied infusates administered in the home care setting. Offers a new chapter, Professional Resources, to identify educational objectives of an IV therapy course, discuss risk management, product research and development, and provide product resource information. Incorporates illustrations and information on new vascular access products and devices that promote safe vascular access and infection control. Includes a clinical competency section at the end of each appropriate chapter to facilitate meeting JCAHO accreditation requirements. Identifies pediatric drug calculations with a special icon to easily distinguish between adult and pediatric calculations.

Author : Lynn Dianne Phillips
Publisher : F A Davis Company
ISBN 13 : 9780803612884
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book IV Therapy Notes written by Lynn Dianne Phillips and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "'IV Therapy Notes' provides essential facts and on-the-spot guidance for nurses delivering and maintaining intravenous fluids with different access devices. With a focus on safe administration of IV therapy, [this book] references all types of intravenous fluids and their contents - and the essential rules for calculating infusion rates." -- BOOK JACKET.

Author : Gladdi Tomlinson
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 0803629370
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket I.V. Drugs written by Gladdi Tomlinson and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about IV drugs… all in your pocket. This handy, spiral-bound guide features monographs for all of the most common IV drugs in an easy-to-use format that’s organized alphabetically by generic drug name. You’ll also have valuable information on drug calculations, safe administration techniques, and compatibilities at your fingertips.

Author : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9781582558950
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book LPN Expert Guides written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2006-02-15 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick-reference pocket guide succinctly explains the pathophysiology of hundreds of diseases and disorders. Richly illustrated with color art showing disease development and progression, the book gives LPNs/LVNs a clear understanding of the why behind each disease and treatment and the most appropriate nursing care. Disorders are covered in a consistent format—pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, complications, and treatments. Recurring icons include Red Flag (dangers and complications), Life Stages (age-related variations), Genetic Connection (areas where genes play a major role in disease development), and Teaching Focus (key patient teaching topics).

Author : Lisa A. Gorski, MS, RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI, FAAN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826160069
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for Nurses about Home Infusion Therapy written by Lisa A. Gorski, MS, RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-04-26 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features concise information "at a glance" along with more in-depth considerations Providing key information at a glance, this timely resource for the home care nurse, offers clear, current practice guidelines for safely delivering IV therapy within the home. Written by one of the foremost experts in the field, the guide delivers not only evidence-based information in an easy-to-access, bulleted format, but also includes more extensive descriptions, discussions, and rationale for in-depth consultation. It maintains a cogent focus on infection and complication prevention throughout, and presents directives for achieving positive patient outcomes. It also focuses on patient education—an essential component of safe home infusion therapy--and includes case studies and Q & A sections to reinforce content. The guide addresses the foundations of home infusion therapy, including infusion access devices and infusion delivery methods. Effective and safe management of dehydration, antimicrobial infusions, and parenteral nutrition are addressed along with chemotherapy, pain management, cardiac-related infusion therapy, immunoglobulin infusion, and other home infusion therapies. Home care nurses who provide direct care, home care managers and educators, and nurses who provide home care discharge planning will find this Fast Facts guide to be an invaluable learning tool. Key Features: Focuses on patient selection, education, and monitoring Delivers evidence-based recommendations Presents quick access bullet points along with more in-depth information Discusses pediatric and geriatric implications Includes case studies and critical thinking questions

Author : Cora Spencer
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780834208360
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Care IV Therapy written by Cora Spencer and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1996 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new and revised version of the successful manual, Home Care IV Therapy, provides a practical, comprehensive reference on safe and effective home IV therapy. it offers all the information needed to operate and administer a quality home IV therapy program with step-by-step instructions for performing procedures, criteria for certification and recertification, recommended agency policies and protocols, staff education material, sample worksheets, and illustrated patient education manuals. The manual also includes discussions of medications approved for IV administration and a chemotherapy drug manual, all in a convenient looseleaf format. it also features directions For The care and maintenance of the many new types of catheters that have come on the market in recent years. The manual is a complete and comprehensive infusion manual.

Author : Infusion Nurses Society
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1455710067
Total Pages : 626 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Infusion Nursing written by Infusion Nurses Society and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-05-08 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a new focus on evidence-based practice, the 3rd edition of this authoritative reference covers every aspect of infusion therapy and can be applied to any clinical setting. Completely updated content brings you the latest advances in equipment, technology, best practices, guidelines, and patient safety. Other key topics include quality management, ethical and legal issues, patient education, and financial considerations. Ideal as a practical clinical reference, this essential guide is also a perfect review tool for the CRNI examination. Authored by the Infusion Nurses Society, this highly respected reference sets the standard for infusion nursing practice. Coverage of all 9 core areas of INS certification makes this a valuable review resource for the examination. Material progresses from basic to advanced to help new practitioners build a solid foundation of knowledge before moving on to more advanced topics. Each chapter focuses on a single topic and can serve as a stand-alone reference for busy nursing professionals. Expanded coverage of infusion therapy equipment, product selection, and evaluation help you provide safe, effective care. A separate chapter on infusion therapy across the continuum offers valuable guidance for treating patients with infusion therapy needs in outpatient, long-term, and home-care, as well as hospice and ambulatory care centers. Extensive information on specialties addresses key areas such as oncology, pain management, blood components, and parenteral nutrition. An evidence-based approach and new Focus on Evidence boxes throughout the book emphasize the importance of research in achieving the best possible patient outcomes. The user-friendly design highlights essential information in handy boxes, tables, and lists for quick access. Completely updated coverage ensures you are using the most current infusion therapy guidelines available.

Author : Lippincott
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 1451151950
Total Pages : 483 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book I.V. Therapy Made Incredibly Easy! written by Lippincott and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2011-12-26 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fourth Edition of this practical reference provides current, comprehensive information on I.V. therapy in a clear, concise, and entertaining manner. The book reviews the basics of I.V. therapy such as purpose, delivery methods, flow rates, legal issues, profession standards, and documentation; discusses the necessary components of peripheral and central venous therapy, including access sites, equipment, preparation, maintenance, and discontinuation of therapy; and describes administration of I.V. medications, including special considerations for the pediatric, elderly, and home care patient. Coverage includes transfusion therapy, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition. This edition includes new geriatrics and pediatrics chapters, new information on home care throughout, and updated Infusion Nurses Society standards.