iv therapy
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IV TherapyTRANSCRIPT
IntroductionIntroduction
Intravenous therapy is an essential part of clinical care
Purposes Purposes To administer
IV medications
IV fluids
Blood and blood productsTPN
ThromboPhlebitisThromboPhlebitis
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
Role of Role of Nursing ProfessionalNursing Professional
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.
ConclusionConclusion
ReferencesReferences