Overview of Course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the procedures necessary for safe administration of Intravenous Medications.
Aims of Course
The aim of this course is to equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to safely administer Intravenous Medications and Infusions according to local and national policy.
Course Objectives
To provide the knowledge and skills to safely administer IV Medication and Intravenous Infusions to their patients accross a range of settings.
Target Audience
All nurses and health professionals interested in continence care.
Course Curriculum
Administration of Intravenous Medication
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- Guidance to Nurses and Midwives on Medication Management (NMBI, 2020)
- Prescribing Medication
- The Medication Management Cycle
- Medication Errors and Near Misses
- Prior to Administration
- 10 ‘Rights’ of Medication Management
- Double Checking Medications
- Intravenous Drugs are given for 3 Reasons
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Giving Intravenous Drugs
- Caution is Key!
- Adverse Reactions
- Take Caution
- Complications
- Infiltration
- Extravasation
- Venous Spasm
- Phlebitis
- Thrombophlebitis
- Haematoma
- Speed Shock
- Anaphylaxis
- Triggers
- Specific Management
- Anaphylaxis Kit
- Preparation of Medicinal Products
- Principles and Protocols for Intravenous Fluid Therapy
- Hypovolaemia
- Pulmonary Oedema
- Hyponatremia
- Hypernatremia
- Peripheral Oedema
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypokalaemia
- Procedures
- Key to Preventing Infection
- Dressings
- Inspecting the site
- Pharmacology Methods of Parenteral Drug Administration
- Methods of IV Drug Administration
- Ideal Requirements of IV Preparations
- Factors affecting stability
- Expiry Date
- Interaction with Giving Sets
- Definition of Terms
- Metabolism and Excretion
- Half-Life
- IV Drug Administration is used when:
- Drug and Dosage Administration and the Nurse’s Role
- Quiz
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