I.V. Therapy Made Incredibly Easy! [Paperback]

Springhouse (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1582551650 | ISBN-13: 978-1582551654 | Publication Date: February 15, 2002 | Edition: 2nd

I.V.Therapy Made Incredibly Easy!, 2/e is a member of the Incredible Easy serues. This entertaining, practical and informative reference reviews the basics of I.V. therapy such as purpose, delivery methods, flow rates, legal issues, profession standards, and documentation. It also discusses the necessary components of peripheral and central venous therapy, including access sites, equipment, preparation, maintenance and discontinuation of therapy, and describes administration of I.V. medications. It discusses special considerations for the pediatric, elderly and home care patient. The book highlights transfusion therapy, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition. In addition, special elements found throughout the text make it easy to understand and remember key points and information. Features: Seven chapters - introduction, peripheral I.V. therapy, central venous therapy, I.V. medications, transfusions, chemotherapy infusions, and parenteral nutrition. Each chapter features - summary of key points, clear and simple explanation of problems, definitions of key terms, illustrations that clearly explain key topics, easy to remember memory joggers, bullets, ballot boxes and checklists make it easy to spot important points at a glance. Margin points highlight key concepts and points about accurate charting. Quick tests at the end of each chapter. Logos alert the reader to critical information. "Thought pillows" to identify key points. Full colour mini guide explains the different types of I.V. solutions and common catheter insertion sites. Glossary defines difficult or often misunderstood terms. I.V. Drug Compatibility Chart. New to this edition: A complete review and update of all existing topics, including drugs and applications for home I.V. therapy. Increased emphasis on infection control, needleless devices and standard precautions. Expanded coverage of autotransfusion and hemipheresis. Update of all cheomtherapeutic drug protocols including biologic therapies. Incorporation of the american Intravenous Nurses Society standards of practice NEW LOGO - Cheat Sheet: Information summaries at the end of each chapter for quick review. NEW SECTION - Practice Makes Perfect: Case study questions and answers at the end of the book provide a quick assessment of I.V. Therapy knowledge

Product Details

• Paperback: 343 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2nd edition (February 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582551650
• ISBN-13: 978-1582551654
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #616,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a MUST HAVE for Nursing Students!, June 17, 2003

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"ree6876" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I.V. Therapy Made Incredibly Easy! (Paperback)

I'm a Senior nursing student and this book is WONDERFUL!!! Although we learn a lot in nursing school, IV therapy is one thing that we all seem to have to learn "on the job". I was so confused until I found this book!!! It explains everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) in very easy to understand terms (probably good even for beginning nursing students). I have recommended it to all of my fellow nursing students, and many others find it as helpful as I have!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference book for all healthcare providers, September 4, 2007

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Nora M. Ebberts (springfield, Or) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I.V. Therapy Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) (Paperback)

Every healthcare profession from Paramedics,LPN's RN's and even Physicians will find this book helpful. The book is full of various methods of starting IV's and troubleshooting. The other reviews state the book is good for nurses without much IV experience, but the book is a nice way to review your skills and make changes to your daily practice of starting IV's.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Reference and Learning Tool, September 5, 2008

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booklover (pa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I.V. Therapy Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series) (Paperback)

I own the paperback 3rd edition of this book which I purchased to self-study before my IV therapy validation in nursing school. I found this book extremely easy to read and understand despite the fact I had no previous knowledge of IV therapy. The chapters include a basic introduction that covers fluid & electrolytes, IV solutions, documentation and patient teaching. Other chapters cover: peripheral IV's, central IV's, IV medications, transfusions, chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition. There are also short quizzes at the end of each chapter. The appendices includes a practice exam, drug compatibility, example flow sheet for documenting, glossary and also additional references. The pictures, diagrams, and charts are EXCELLENT! Although this book goes MUCH more in depth than I currently need for my med/surg class I have used this book several times as a reference.