BookSharon M. Weinstein, Mary E. Hagle ; acquisitions editor, Shannon Magee ; product development editor, Ashley Fischer ; production project manager, David Saltzberg ; design coordinator, Stephen Druding.
Summary: This reference covers basic and advanced infusion procedures, as well as current Infusion Nurses' Society standards of practice.
Contents:
History of infusion therapy
Minimizing risk and enhancing performance
Nursing role and responsibilities
Standards of practice
Nurse and patient education
Anatomy and physiology applied to infusion therapy
Diagnostic testing and values
Fluid and electrolyte balance
Principles of parenteral administration
Complications and nursing interventions
Evidence-based infusion practice
Infusion delivery systems and safety
Peripheral venous access
Central venous access
Expanded approaches to access and monitoring
Parenteral nutrition
Blood and component therapy
Pharmacology applied to infusion therapy
Antineoplastic therapy
Pain management
Pediatric infusion therapy
Infusion therapy in an older adult
Infusion therapy across the continuum of care
The future of infusion nursing : a global approach.