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Infusion Nursing

An Evidence-Based Approach

  • 3rd Edition - May 8, 2009
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Infusion Nurses Society, Mary Alexander, Ann Corrigan, Lisa Gorski, Judy Hankins, Roxanne Perucca
  • Editor: Mary Alexander
  • Language: English

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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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. 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.

Key features

  • 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.

Table of contents

Section I: Infusion Therapy Overview


1. Infusion Nursing as a Specialty


2. Evidence-Based Practice


3. Quality Management


4. Legal Issues of Infusion Nursing


5. Ethics


6. Clinician and Patient Education


7. Clinician and Patient Safety


8. Infusion Therapy Across the Continuum


9. Financial Considerations


Section II: Physiologic Considerations


10. Anatomy and Physiology Related to Infusion Therapy


11. Fluid and Electrolytes


12. Infection Prevention and Control


Section III: Infusion Therapies


13. Parenteral Fluids


14. Blood Component Therapy


15. Pharmacology


16. Biologic Therapy


17. Parenteral Nutrition


18. Antineoplastic Therapy


19. Pain Management


Section IV: Infusion Delivery Systems


20. Infusion Therapy Equipment


21. Product Selection and Evaluation


Section V: Infusion Nursing Practice


22. Patient Assessment as Related to Fluid and Electrolyte Balance


23. Peripheral Venous Access Devices


24. Central Venous Access Devices: Access and Insertion


25. Central Venous Access Devices: Care, Maintenance, and Potential Complications


26. Alternative Infusion Access Devices


27. Intraspinal Access and Medication Administration


28. Documentation


Section VI: Specialty Populations


29. Infusion Therapy in Children


30. Infusion Therapy in the Older Adult

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 8, 2009
  • Language: English

About the author

JH

Judy Hankins

Affiliations and expertise
Coordinator, IV Admixture, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC