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IV Therapy

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IntroductionIntroduction

Intravenous therapy is an essential part of clinical care

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Purposes Purposes To administer

IV medications

IV fluids

Blood and blood productsTPN

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ThromboPhlebitisThromboPhlebitis

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CausesCausesCareless insertionVenipunctures with large bore needle

Use of small veins or veins of lower extremities

Irritation of veins due to rapid infusions or irritating solutions

Longer duration of IV catheter in the vein

Clot formation

Inattentive care of IV sites

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Role of Role of Nursing ProfessionalNursing Professional

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Stop[ IV administration

Remove cannula

Initiate specific treatments like

Hot and cold compression

Observe the area for erythematic indurations

and edema

Document the care in patient’s record.

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ConclusionConclusion

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ReferencesReferences