Plumer's Principles and Practice of Intravenous Therapy

This Sixth Edition continues the tradition of its predecessors as the most complete single source of information on intravenous therapy. Readers will find clear and efficient guidance for providing quality infusion care to patients in every setting. The text's highly integrated format covers every aspect of intravenous therapy in organized detail. The history, legal issues, nursing roles, and recent innovations in intravenous therapy practice -- including credentialing processes for both RN and LPN/LVNs -- help to build a solid foundation for study. Equipment, methods for assessing product and equipment needs, central venous catheterization and advanced forms of vascular access are all discussed in scrupulous detail, complete with troubleshooting techniques. New in the sixth edition: Two new chapters -- Cost Factors Associated with Infusion Therapy and Intravenous Therapy in an Older Adult Patient. Other additions include: / Many new illustrations / Updated information on Risk Management, Pain Management, Advanced Vascular Access, Home Infusion Therapy, Total Parenteral Nutrition, and Pediatric Considerations / The most current CDC guidelines and INS Nursing Standards of IV Practice / Appendix featuring licensed practical/vocational nurse-delivered therapies.