Infusion Therapy Manual: The Ultimate Resource for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals

This comprehensive manual is the perfect resource for any setting where infusion therapy skills are required, including classrooms, clinical settings, and practice. Its self-paced approach makes it ideal for learners of all levels, progressing from the basics to advanced techniques while incorporating theory into clinical application.

The Authority in IV Therapeutics

Author Lisa Gorski is a renowned expert in the field of IV therapeutics, and her manual is considered the gold standard in infusion therapy education. With a focus on evidence-based practice, this streamlined manual provides a thorough and comprehensive guide to IV therapy.

New and Updated Features

• Incorporates the 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice published by the Infusion Nurses Society (INS)
• New and revised guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO)
• Latest guidelines from the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) and the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)
• New chapter on biologic infusion therapies
• Updated to follow the INS Core Curriculum for certification
• Features current literature to support evidence-based practice
• Presents procedures and rationales as well as technology that reflect modern practice

Enhanced Learning Features

This manual includes a range of pedagogical tools to enhance learning, including:

• Learning Objectives
• Nursing Fast Facts
• Age-related and Cultural Considerations
• Nursing Plans of Care
• Home Care Issues
• Patient Education
• Key Points
• Review Questions

Thinking Critically boxes and case studies help learners apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Pediatric and geriatric content is integrated throughout the manual to provide a comprehensive understanding of IV therapy in different patient populations.

Step-by-Step Procedures and Competency Skill 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

Competency skill checklists are also included to evaluate learners’ mastery of procedures.

Delivering IV Therapy in the Home Setting

This manual examines the delivery of IV therapy in the home setting, highlighting critical content in “Nursing Fast Fact” boxes and assessment and intervention guidelines in “Nursing Points-of-Care” boxes.

With its comprehensive coverage of infusion therapy, this manual is an essential resource for nurses, healthcare professionals, and students alike.