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Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Administering IV Drugs Safely
10
1.1
Employing the Aseptic Non-touch Technique
10 mins
1.2
Reading the Prescription
10 mins
1.3
Using the Correct Equipment
10 mins
1.4
Choosing the Venous Access Device (VAD) Correctly
10 mins
1.5
Working Out the Maths Correctly
10 mins
1.6
Titrating Correctly According to the Patient’s Body Weight
10 mins
1.7
Delivering the Drug over a Set Time
10 mins
1.8
Avoiding Coring of Rubber Bungs on Ampoules
10 mins
1.9
Reconstituting Drugs Correctly
10 mins
1.10
Priming the Lines
10 mins
Chapter 24: Ten Useful Drug-Administration Formulae
10
2.1
Working Out the Amount of Pills to Dispense
10 mins
2.2
Calculating the Millilitres to Draw up for Liquid Medications
10 mins
2.3
Assessing Infusion Pump Rates
10 mins
2.4
Computing IV Drip Rates – Gravity Method
10 mins
2.5
Determining IV Drip Rates: Duration Request
10 mins
2.6
Titrating Drugs According to Body Weight
10 mins
2.7
Administering an IV Dose per Minute
10 mins
2.8
Counting Out Cardiac Output
10 mins
2.9
Measuring Body Surface Areas
10 mins
2.10
Filling up on Infant Feeding Requirements
10 mins
Chapter 25: Ten Key Points When Administering Medication
10
3.1
Taking Your Time
10 mins
3.2
Knowing Your Abbreviations
10 mins
3.3
Understanding Metric Measures and Calculations
10 mins
3.4
Recognising Drugs that Look and Sound Alike
10 mins
3.5
Reviewing the Patient for Drug Allergies
10 mins
3.6
Being Aware of Adverse Drug Reactions and Contra-indications
10 mins
3.7
Handling Sharps Carefully
10 mins
3.8
Asking for Advice and Information
10 mins
3.9
Observing the ‘Rights’ of Medication Administration
10 mins
3.10
Remembering Your Healthcare Responsibilities
10 mins
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