Safe administration of intravenous fluids and medicines
Chapter 6 Safe administration of intravenous fluids and medicines Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner will be able to: Understand the different methods of delivering intravenous…
How drugs work – an introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Chapter 5 How drugs work – an introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner will be able to: Demonstrate the principles of…
Intravenous access and care of the site
Chapter 3 Intravenous access and care of the site Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner will be able to: Identify the different ways of delivering intravenous…
Using an infusion device
Chapter 7 Using an infusion device Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner will be able to: Select an appropriate infusion device Reduce risk for the patient…
Professional responsibilities
Chapter 9 Professional responsibilities Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner will be able to: Understand the training and development required to administer intravenous therapy safely and…
Risk, complications and adverse reactions
Chapter 8 Risk, complications and adverse reactions Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner will be able to: Identify the key risks and complications related to intravenous…
What is intravenous therapy and why is it used?
Chapter 1 What is intravenous therapy and why is it used? Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner will be able to: Understand what intravenous therapy is…
An overview of the circulatory system and related anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vascular system by Cormac Norton
Chapter 2 An overview of the circulatory system, and related anatomy and physiology of the peripheral vascular system Cormac Norton Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner…
Calculating medication doses
Chapter 4 Calculating medication doses Learning outcomes At the end of this chapter, the practitioner will be able to: Understand the importance of calculating medication doses accurately Understand the principles…
