Infusion Nursing
An Evidence-Based Approach
- 3rd Edition - May 8, 2009
- Imprint: Saunders
- Authors: Infusion Nurses Society, Mary Alexander, Ann Corrigan, Lisa Gorski, Judy Hankins, Roxanne Perucca
- Editor: Mary Alexander
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 6 4 1 0 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 5 5 7 - 1 0 0 6 - 5
With a new focus on evidence-based practice, the 3rd edition of this authoritative reference covers every aspect of infusion therapy and can be applied to any clinical setting.… Read more
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Request a sales quoteWith a new focus on evidence-based practice, the 3rd edition of this authoritative reference covers every aspect of infusion therapy and can be applied to any clinical setting. Completely updated content brings you the latest advances in equipment, technology, best practices, guidelines, and patient safety. Other key topics include quality management, ethical and legal issues, patient education, and financial considerations. Ideal as a practical clinical reference, this essential guide is also a perfect review tool for the CRNI examination.
- Authored by the Infusion Nurses Society, this highly respected reference sets the standard for infusion nursing practice.
- Coverage of all 9 core areas of INS certification makes this a valuable review resource for the examination.
- Material progresses from basic to advanced to help new practitioners build a solid foundation of knowledge before moving on to more advanced topics.
- Each chapter focuses on a single topic and can serve as a stand-alone reference for busy nursing professionals.
- Expanded coverage of infusion therapy equipment, product selection, and evaluation help you provide safe, effective care.
- A separate chapter on infusion therapy across the continuum offers valuable guidance for treating patients with infusion therapy needs in outpatient, long-term, and home-care, as well as hospice and ambulatory care centers.
- Extensive information on specialties addresses key areas such as oncology, pain management, blood components, and parenteral nutrition.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- CONTRIBUTORS
- REVIEWERS
- PREFACE
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- Section I. Infusion Therapy Overview
- CHAPTER 1. Infusion Nursing as a Specialty
- CHAPTER 2. Evidence-Based Practice
- CHAPTER 3. Quality Management
- CHAPTER 4. Legal Issues of Infusion Nursing
- CHAPTER 5. Ethics
- CHAPTER 6. Clinician and Patient Education
- CHAPTER 7. Clinician and Patient Safety
- CHAPTER 8. Infusion Therapy Across the Continuum
- CHAPTER 9. Financial Considerations
- Section II. Physiologic Considerations
- CHAPTER 10. Anatomy and Physiology Related to Infusion Therapy
- CHAPTER 11. Fluids and Electrolytes
- CHAPTER 12. Infection Prevention and Control
- Section III. Infusion Therapies
- CHAPTER 13. Parenteral Fluids
- CHAPTER 14. Blood Component Therapy
- CHAPTER 15. Pharmacology
- CHAPTER 16. Biologic Therapy
- CHAPTER 17. Parenteral Nutrition
- CHAPTER 18. Antineoplastic Therapy
- CHAPTER 19. Pain Management
- Section IV. Infusion Delivery Systems
- CHAPTER 20. Infusion Therapy Equipment
- Chapter 21. Product Selection and Evaluation
- Section V. Infusion Nursing Practice
- CHAPTER 22. Patient Assessment as Related to Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- CHAPTER 23. Peripheral Venous Access Devices
- Chapter 24. Central Venous Access Devices: Access and Insertion
- CHAPTER 25. Central Venous Access Devices: Care, Maintenance, and Potential Complications
- CHAPTER 26. Alternative Infusion Access Devices
- CHAPTER 27. Intraspinal Access and Medication Administration
- CHAPTER 28. Documentation
- Section VI. Specialty Populations
- CHAPTER 29. Infusion Therapy in Children
- CHAPTER 30. Infusion Therapy in the Older Adult
- Edition: 3
- Published: May 8, 2009
- Imprint: Saunders
- No. of pages: 624
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9781416064107
- eBook ISBN: 9781455710065
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Judy Hankins
Affiliations and expertise
Coordinator, IV Admixture, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC