Intravenous Therapy

Intravenous Therapy is a concise, accessible guide to the basic theory and practice of IV therapy. It focuses on elementary principles, avoiding more specialist practice, in order to enable students and newly qualified nurses to effectively manage patients undergoing IV treatment. It contains essential information in an accessible form. It presents the evidence base for best practice. It also focuses on safe practice and patient care, managing risk and avoiding complications. It includes guidelines on drug administration and handling, fluid and blood transfusions. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of venous access devices. Other books in the Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses series are: Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient by P. Jevon and B. Ewens (063205803X) and ECGs for Nurses by P. Jevon (0632058021).