The perfect resource for any setting where infusion therapy skills are required! Its popular, self-paced approach makes it ideal for classroom and clinical settings as it progresses from the basics to advanced techniques while incorporating theory into clinical application.

Presents "Thinking Critically" boxes, a case study feature. Integrates pediatric and geriatric content throughout. Offers a wealth of additional resources online at DavisPlus, including a 300-question test bank with rationales, Case Studies from the book with critical-thinking questions and answers, full-color video clips and interactive flash cards. Emphasizes standards of practice through its use of guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Infusion Nursing Society (INS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Features well organized pedagogical tools, including...Learning Objectives - Nursing Fast Facts - Age-related and Cultural Considerations - Nursing Plans of Care - Home Care Issues - Patient Education - Key Points - and Review Questions. Provides competency criteria for hospital policy and procedure development required by The Joint Commission. Includes competency skill checklists for evaluating procedures. Presents detailed step-by-step procedures for subcutaneous infusion of pain medication - peripherally inserted catheters (PICCs) - epidural pain medication administration - and patient controlled analgesic therapy. Examines delivery of IV therapy in the home setting. Highlights critical content in "Nursing Fast Fact" boxes, Spotlights assessment and intervention guidelines in "Nursing Points-of-Care" boxes.

"This book provides the nurse with essential knowledge about the rationale supporting infusion-related interventions and anatomy and physiology relative to the vascular system. Understanding the "why" behind practice recommendations is equally important to the nurse's skill in inserting vascular access devices and administering infusions. The dimensions of the nurse's role continue to expand with an ever-growing number of new infusion drugs, new infusion devices, insertion techniques, and other strategies to reduce the risk for complications are introduced. The role of the nurse is collaborative with the health care team including nurse colleagues, infusion/vascular access teams, providers, and pharmacists to ensure patient safety and implementation of best practices"--

The manual of choice…perfect for class, clinical, and practice! The perfect resource for any setting where infusion therapy skills are required! Its popular, self-paced approach makes it ideal for classroom and clinical settings as it progresses from the basics to advanced techniques while incorporating theory into clinical application. A focus on evidence-based practice in a streamlined format continues to make this the manual of choice in a rapidly advancing field. “Thorough, comprehensive manual on IV therapeutics. Gorski, the author, is considered the final word in all matters of IV therapeutics. A great go-to guide for any nurse involved with infusions.”—Andrea, Online Reviewer New & Updated Incorporates the 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice published by the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), new and revised guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) as well as the latest guidelines from the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) and the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) New Chapter! An Introduction to Biologic Infusion Therapies Updated! Follows the INS Core Curriculum for certification. Updated! Uses current literature to support evidence-based practice. Updated! Presents procedures and rationales as well as technology that reflect practice today. Presents “Thinking Critically” boxes, a case study feature. Integrates pediatric and geriatric content throughout. Offers a wealth of additional resources for students online at FADavis.com Features well organized pedagogical tools, including…Learning Objectives, Nursing Fast Facts, Age-related and Cultural Considerations, Nursing Plans of Care, Home Care Issues, Patient Education, Key Points, and Review Questions. Makes must-know information easy to find with icons for key points of theory, nursing fast facts, INS standards of practice, relevant studies in evidence-based practice, nursing points of care, home care issues, patient education, and a media link to the online tools and resources. Presents detailed step-by-step procedures for subcutaneous infusion of pain medication Ÿ peripherally inserted catheters (PICCs) Ÿ epidural pain medication administration Ÿ and patient controlled analgesic therapy. Includes competency skill checklists for evaluating procedures. Examines delivery of IV therapy in the home setting. Highlights critical content in "Nursing Fast Fact" boxes, Spotlights assessment and intervention guidelines in "Nursing Points-of-Care" boxes. Provides competency criteria for hospital policy and procedure development required by The Joint Commission.

-- The standards of both the Intravenous Nursing Society and the Centers for Disease Control are emphasized throughout the manual; in addition, competency criteria will serve as a reference for hospital policy and procedure development required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) -- The text keeps students up to date by thoroughly detailing step-by-step procedures for such new practices as subcutaneous infusion of pain medication, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), epidural pain medication administration, and patient-controlled analgesic therapy -- Contains pretest and post-test questions, chapter outlines, chapter objectives, chapter summaries, and chapter glossaries to help the user identify strengths as well as weaknesses; also includes worksheets in appropriate chapters to enhance learning -- Two new chapters added: Infection Control and Antineoplastic Therapy -- Competency criteria added to appropriate chapters -- Nursing Process Model added -- Patient teaching guidelines provided -- Newest INS standards included -- Easy-to-use chart comparing various IV solutions

Designed as a self-paced textbook, this guide for nurses covers the principles of I.V. therapeutics in a variety of settings, including acute, home care, clinic, and extended care units. Topics include, for example, infection control practices, techniques for peripheral infusion therapy, the special needs of geriatric patients, and nutritional support.