INTRAVENOUS THERAPY WORK BOOK & EASY STUDY GUIDE

The purpose of the intravenous (I.V.) therapy workbook is to provide guidelines for the delivery and safe management of Intravenous therapy. This course will provide the healthcare workers with an understanding of various aspects of intravenous (IV) therapy including: how to care for patients receiving Intravenous therapy, information about the venous system, fluid and electrolyte balance, peripheral veins, common I.V. terms, venipuncture, access to deliver Intravenous therapy, including different catheters and their function/use, specific Intravenous therapies, complications associated with intravenous route, different types of Intravenous equipment, correct administration of Intravenous solutions, medications, parenteral nutrition, blood transfusion, legal aspect of IV therapy, infection control standards and the scope of practice.