nursing must be prepared for life long learning and continual professional development as their career takes on an ever changing world. Chosen Area For my professional development skill I have chosen to focus on ‘Intravenous Drug Administration’. I chose this because Intravenous (IV) therapy is commonly used in the nursing profession (Hyde 2002 p42) According to the Anonymised NHS Trust (2007-2008 p7) most patients who are admitted to hospital receive IV Therapy at some stage of their treatment
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http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/clinical.cases/040130.htm Extravasation Follows Chemotherapy Administration. Potential Complication or Nursing Negligence Iacano v. St. Peter’s Medical Center‚ 334 N. j. Super. 547 – NJ (2000) Summary: Intravenous therapy has inherent risks and potential complications. When you introduce chemotherapeutic drugs and known vesicants‚ those risks increase dramatically. In this case‚ a known risk‚ extravasation‚ occurred following administration. The question
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The history of the intravenous therapy is less than a century old. Yet‚ it is well known that medication could be injected directly into the vein as early as the 1600’s‚ because of the lack of scientific methods‚ original attempts to deliver IV fluids and drugs met with little success. Two world wars brought in the era of modern IV therapy. However‚ the greatest advance in drugs‚ equipment‚ and procedures has occurred in the past 25 years. The first intravenous injections were experimented with in
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inserted central catheter (PICC) is a long‚ slender‚ small‚ flexible tube that is inserted into a peripheral vein‚ typically in the upper arm‚ and advanced until the catheter tip terminates in a large vein in the chest near the heart to obtain intravenous access. It is similar to other central lines as it terminates into a large vessel near the heart. However‚ unlike other central lines‚ its point of entry is from the periphery of the body thus enabling PICC certified nurses the power to insert a
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Patient Case Study: Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalance This patient case study report will outline the contributing factors related to a fluid and electrolyte imbalance‚ whilst assessing the medical and nursing management for the patient. Furthermore‚ an evaluation of the implemented nursing and medical treatment will also be discussed in this report. Introduction: Patient History: Mr. Richards presented to accident and emergency on the 7th October 2004‚ primarily due to the progressive
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protectors help prevent central and peripheral line associated bloodstream infection? The purpose for this evidence based research paper is to determine whether that the use of disinfecting port protectors (green/red caps) reduces the incidence of intravenous catheter related bloodstream infection in the hospital setting. In our clinical rotation‚ we noticed that some nurses implemented the usage of the disinfecting port protectors to prevent infection‚ while others did not. Studies show that consistent
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Intravenous Therapy‚ also known as IV therapy‚ is the administration of fluids or medications directly into the vein. It is one of the most common procedures that nurses encounter in a healthcare setting on a routinely basis. According to Ogston-Tuck (2012)‚ “…80 % of hospital patients are likely to receive some forms of IV therapy”(Ogston-Tuck‚ 2012). Therefore‚ it is exceptionally vital for nurses to be aware and knowledgeable of the indications‚ vascular access devices‚ potential complications
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CU2624 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects 1) Health and Safety at Work Act‚ COSHH‚ the Medicines Act‚ the Misuse of Drugs Act‚ the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards‚ the RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines. 2) Paracetamol – Side effects of paracetamol are rare but can include: • A rash • hypotension (low blood pressure) when given in hospital by infusion (a continuous drip of medicine into
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sure you are using the correct solution is vital. With the Nasal Irrigation solution it can be used in a Nedi Pot so if the solution mixture is not sterile bacteria could enter the brain. 5. Why should saline for irrigation never be used for intravenous uses? If the irrigation solution is used in an IV‚ entering the veins/blood it would burn the person becoming to hypertonic. The solution will attract water
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Hg Category: Pediatrics (3) A 3-year-old presents with N/V/D for 36 hours. The assesment shows: pale skin‚ sunken eyes‚ and is tachycardic. The child is unresponsive to pain. The priority intervention for this patient is to administer: A) Intravenous fluids (IVF) immediately B) Oral replacement fluids in small sips C) Prochlorperazine (Chlorpazine®) 12.5 mg IM D) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro®) 500 mg PO Category: Respiratory (4) An obese 33-year-old female presents with sudden onset of left-sided
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