iv therapy

1993 February 14 1994 June 9-11 1994 May 17 1995

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Iv therapy the insertion of needle or cathether to the vein based on the physician written prescription Objectives of iv therapy standards 1. serves as guide for nurses in providing safe and quality nursing care to patient relative to IV therapy 2 promote the application of principles underlying the administration of iv therapy 3. recognize the legal implication of iv therapy role definition iv therapy nurses are registered nurse committed to ensure safety to all patient receiving therapy indication of iv therapy maintain hydration or correct dehydration in patients unable to tolerate sufficient volume of oral fluids or medication parenteral nutrition administration of drugs transfusion of blood or blood components contraindication of peripheral iv therapy administration of irritants fluid or drugs through peripheral access standards of nursing practice entrance requirements 1. bachelor of science in nursing graduate, a registered professional nurse, with current license from prc

2. demonstrate behavioral characteristic such as honesty reliability, initiative, flexibility and judgement 3. demonstrate communication and technical skills

completion requirement registered nurses participating in 3 days basic iv therapy training program complication of iv therapy infiltration thrombophlebitis circulatory overload air embolism catheter embolism infection to the venipuncture site systemic infection speed shock allergic reaction pulmonary embolism problems iv therapy fluctuating flow rate runway iv sluggish iv tubing loose connection blood backing up tube iv line obstruction clogged iv break in aseptic technique leaks due to inappropriate device risk associated iv infectious organism exposure needle stick injury chemical exposure

description of practice 1. ethico legal implication 2. basis of practice 3. clinical skills 4. procedures 5. indication ov iv therapy 6. contraindication 7. quality assurance 8. technology 9. communication skills 10. coorinative and collaboration 11. patient eduvation 12. management and supervisory skill 13. research 14. continuing educ

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