Mastering Infusion Therapy: The Ultimate Resource for Nurses

Authored by renowned expert Lisa Gorski, this comprehensive manual is the go-to guide for nurses involved in infusion therapy. With its self-paced approach, it’s perfect for classroom, clinical, and practice settings, progressing from the basics to advanced techniques while incorporating theory into clinical application.

The Industry’s Most Trusted Resource

Considered the final word in IV therapeutics, Gorski’s manual has been the industry’s trusted resource for years. It’s a thorough, comprehensive guide that provides evidence-based practice in a streamlined format, making it an essential tool for any nurse involved in infusions.

New and Updated Content

The latest edition incorporates the 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice published by the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), as well as new and revised guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), and the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).

Key Features and Updates

• New chapter on biologic infusion therapies
• Updated to follow the INS Core Curriculum for certification
• Current literature supports evidence-based practice
• Procedures and rationales reflect current technology and practice
• Thinking Critically boxes, a case study feature
• Pediatric and geriatric content integrated throughout
• Wealth of additional resources available online

Organized for Easy Learning

This manual 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
• Review Questions

Easy Access to Critical Information

Icons throughout the manual make it easy to find 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 media links to online tools and resources.

Detailed Procedures and Competency Checklists

The manual provides detailed step-by-step procedures for:

• Subcutaneous infusion of pain medication
• Peripherally inserted catheters (PICCs)
• Epidural pain medication administration
• Patient-controlled analgesic therapy

Includes competency skill checklists for evaluating procedures.

Delivering IV Therapy in the Home Setting

The manual examines the delivery of IV therapy in the home setting, highlighting critical content in “Nursing Fast Fact” boxes and 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.