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INTRODUCTION TO INTRAVENOUS THERAPY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Introduction to Intravenous Therapy for Health Professionals
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By
Eugenia Fulcher, RN, BSN, MEd, EdD, CMA, Former Program Director, Medical Assisting, Swainsboro Technical College, Waynesboro, GA
Margaret Frazier, RN, CMA, BS, Formerly-Department Chair, Health and Human Services Division, Program Chair, Medical Assisting Program, Ivy Tech State College, Fort Wayne, IN

Description
Designed for existing courses within the MA curricula, this text provides initial preparation for the principles and techniques of intravenous therapy. Students will learn the basic knowledge necessary to safely and precisely administer basic IV fluids and medications within the scope of practice for their particular health care profession.

Contents
1. Introduction to Intravenous Therapy

2. Review of Anatomy and Physiology

3. Review of Medical Asepsis

4. Basic Equipment and Supplies for IV Therapy

5. Review of Dosage Calculations

6. Foundations of IV Therapy

7. Pharmacology Related to IV Therapy

8. Starting an Intravenous Infusion




Appendix A:
Intravenous Therapy Regulations for Medical Assistants and Technicians



Appendix B:
Intravenous Therapy Drug Incompatibilities

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 176 pages, publication date: JAN-2007
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-3399-8
ISBN-10: 1-4160-3399-8
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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