Plumer’s Principles and Practice of Infusion Therapy: The Ultimate Guide for Clinicians

For nearly 44 years, Plumer’s Principles and Practice of Infusion Therapy has remained the most trusted and comprehensive source of information on intravenous therapy for healthcare professionals, educators, and students alike. The Ninth Edition of this esteemed publication continues to provide clear, concise, and up-to-date coverage of basic and advanced infusion procedures, as well as the latest Infusion Nurses Society standards of practice.

Enhance Your Understanding and Skills

This latest edition features the most current coverage of infusion therapy, procedures, standards, and equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety considerations and evidence-based practice. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of IV therapy, including how to minimize risk and enhance performance, and develop your skills in assessment and monitoring, clinical decision making, and patient-specific therapies.

The text covers infusion therapy for special populations, including children and the elderly, and across the continuum of care. Furthermore, it provides updated information on INS Standards of Practice, ensuring that your skills stay current and meet the latest requirements. The revised clinical and patient education content will help you prepare for certification and stay ahead in your profession.

Step-by-Step Application Features

Nurses will appreciate the step-by-step application features that address interventions and procedures, offering guidelines, equipment checklists, actions, and rationales for each procedure. End-of-chapter review questions allow you to assess your knowledge and reinforce the vital concepts you’ll apply in daily practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781451188851

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Publication date: March 28, 2014

Edition description: Ninth, North American Edition

Edition number: 9

Pages: 816