Infusion Therapy Made Incredibly Easy! 5th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide

Get a thorough grounding in delivering safe, effective infusion therapy with the friendly support and technical guidance of the newly updated Infusion Therapy Made Incredibly Easy! , 5th edition. This complete how-to on administering and monitoring different IV medications delivers clear direction on vital concepts, terms, and techniquesbacked by numerous illustrations, confidence-building humor, and expert insights.

Offering clear, concise direction for nursing students, this popular Incredibly Easy! text is also the ideal refresher for nurses and all practitioners learning best practices for a range of infusion therapies. Get the skills and know-how needed to administer infusion therapy successfully…

NEW and Completely Revised/Updated Content

The latest infusion therapy techniques are now included in this updated edition, ensuring that you have the most current information at your fingertips. Easy-to-read, easy-to-remember guidance for students and practitioners lacking IV experience makes this book an essential resource for anyone involved in infusion therapy.

Start-to-Finish Directions and Concise Explanations

Get start-to-finish directions and concise explanations on areas such as:

• Preparation
• Access sites
• Equipment use and management
• IV starting techniques, including line insertion
• Handling complications
• Infusion therapy using peripheral veins
• Infusion therapy requiring central venous access
• Parenteral nutrition
• Antineoplastic, biologic, and chemotherapy
• Discontinuing an IV
• Managing hypothermia, hypernatremia, calcemia, and kalemia
• Special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and home care patients
• Legal issues and professional standards

Dozens of Colorful Diagrams, Photos, and Illustrations

Dozens of colorful diagrams, photos, and illustrations explain skills and core concepts, including:

• Delivery methods
• Flow rates
• Infusion fluids and medications
• Monitoring and documentation
• Transfusion therapy
• Special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and home care patients

Special Features Include:

Just the facts a quick summary of each chapter’s content

Nurse Joy and Jake offer clear explanations, vital care reminders, and expert insight on interventions and problem-solving

Quick quiz multiple-choice questions after each chapter to help you retain knowledge

That’s a wrap! summary of key information for quick chapter review

Best practice evidence-based standards for administering and monitoring infusion therapy

Warning possible risks or complications

Running smoothly pointers on keeping both patient and equipment problem-free

Memory jogger anecdotes and memory tricks to help you retain vital content

Practice Makes Perfect end-of-book NCLEX practice questions for solid exam preparation

Product Details:

ASIN : 1496355016

Publisher : LWW; Fifth edition (December 12, 2017)

Language : English

Paperback : 392 pages

ISBN-10 : 9781496355010

ISBN-13 : 978-1496355010