IV Therapy for EMS covers a full spectrum of IV topics for critical care personnel. Covering everything from Anatomy, Physiology, and Mechanism of IV Therapy, to Factors Affecting Flow Rate and Complications of IV Therapy, to Legal Considerations and Documentation, this book is suitable for all levels of advanced emergency care programs. Whether it is used in conjunction with another Brady title, or as a standalone, this book is designed to give students the competence and confidence they need to provide safe and effective care to their patients.

Features

• Chapter opens with learning objectives
• Case Study
• Key Terms
• On Target key points
• Enrichment paragraph (in most chapters)
• Summary
• Case Study Follow-up
• Case Study Questions and rationales
• Chapter Review Questions

I. Introduction

II. Anatomy and Physiology related to IV Therapy

III. Solutions administered intravenously

IV. Equipment and Materials used in IV Therapy

V. Technique for peripheral IV establishment

VI. Monitoring IV therapy

VII. Special Procedures

VIII. IV flow rates

IX. Special Patients and IV Therapy

X. Mechanical Infusion Pumps

XI. Documentation

XII. Legalities and Responsibilities

XII. Central venous IVs