NURS407 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Heparin, Fluid Replacement, Pediatrics
18 Sep 2017
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Mixtures w/in large volumes of iv fluids. Injection of a bolus, or small volume, of meds through an existing iv infusion line or. Piggyback infusion of a sol. containing prescribed meds and a small volume of iv. Iv fluid therapy : used 1 0 ly for fluid replacement in patients unable to take po fluids and as. When ad potent meds, asses vs before, during, & after infusion. intermittent venous access (heparin or saline lock). fluid through existing iv line. means of supplying patient with electrolytes and nutrients. Safest & easiest! meds diluted in large volumes (500 or 1000 ml) of compatible iv fluids. Vitamins & kcl commonly added to iv fluids. Risk: if infused too rapidly, pt may suffer from circulatory fluid overload. Or push,h involves intro. of a concentrated dose of meds directly into the patient"s. Advantage: requires small amount, so useful when pt is on fluid restriction.
