Book description
The fast and painless way to ace your IV Therapy course
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.
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.
