Infusion Therapy Techniques & Medications

This new, pocket sized reference is 2 books in 1--covering both drugs and techniques. It guides nurses through today's major infusion therapies and IV meds, helping them to administer all products safely and effectively. The format enables nurses to have easy access to a quick review of anatomy and physiology, how-to's for a dozen major therapies, "character sketches" of key meds, calculations techniques, much more!Covers infusion techniques including: subcutaneous, intraarterial, and intravenous therapies.Includes information on what instruments to use, how to prepare the client, how to monitor and document the therapy, and much more!Provides a "one-stop" guide to modern infusion agents: therapeutic actions, classification/categories, administration, common drugs and nursing implications.Includes infusion therapy in home and long-term care settings.Provides guides for nursing research on infusion therapy.Explores transcultural considerations, so users can individualize patients care.Covers infusion therapy for elderly clients.Shows readers how to control infections and ensure safety, particularly when dealing with blood-borne diseases.