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Administration of Intravenous Medication
Administration of Intravenous Medication
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
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Double Checking Medications
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