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What is parenteral therapy?
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aka IV therapy, infusion of fluids into the veins
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Who prescribes IVs?
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healthcare provider (DR. or NP)
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How does a nurse play a role in IV therapy?
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nurse administers and maintains the IV therapy
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What are the 3 ways that an IV infuses?
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Gravity (gtt/min)
Dial-a-Flow (ml/hr) Infusion control device (ml/hr) |
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What are the Primary components of an IV set?
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Bag of Solution (std= 1000ml)
Drip chamber Regulation Clamp Tubing |
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What are the different types of solutions?
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Nutrients,
Blood Volume Expanders, Electrolytes |
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Two types of Nutrient Solutions
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D5W
TPN (Hyper A) |
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Boold Volume Expanders
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Dextran
Plasma Human serum albumin |
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Types of Electrolyte Solutions
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-Normal Saline (0.9%)
-1/2 normal saline (045%) -Ringer's solution -Lactated Ringer's |
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Drop Factor:
Macro |
10 gtt/ml
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Drop Factor:
Standard |
15 gtt/ml
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Drop Factor:
Micro/pedi/mini |
60 gtt/ml
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ml/hr used with :
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Infusion pump and dial-a-flow
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Common IV sites
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Peripheral
Central line |
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Central Line IV kinds
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subclavian
jugular ports PICC line |
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Flow Rate factor:
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positional IV
height of IV solution bag infiltration patency and position of tubing |
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Complications of IV therapy:
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phlebitis
circulatory overload (hypervolemia) allergy to solution septicemia |
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Problems with Hypervolemia:
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cardiac failure
pulmonary edema others |
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Assessments to consider for IV therapy
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Bleeding at needle insertion site
correct solution assess flow rate |
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Average Flow Rate
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30 gtt/min
100 ml/hr |
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TKO flow rate
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5-10 gtt/min
10-20 ml/hr |
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Assess the System:
LH2TA |
Check for LEAKS
Check HEIGHT of bag above needle and HEIGHT of fluid in bag Check TUBING position Check for AIR in tubing |
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Heparin (Saline) Lock?
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venous access for intermittent or emergency Fluids and Meds
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Advantages of Heparin (Saline) lock:
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keeps vein ready for access
more convenient and comfortable than TKO IV (More freedom of movement) |
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Can a Primary IV line be Converted to Hep Lock?
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Yes (totally)
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