Infusion Therapy Made Incredibly Easy!

Get a thorough grounding in delivering safe, effective infusion therapy with the friendly support and technical guidance of the newly updated Infusion Therapy Made Incredibly Easy! ®.

This complete how-to on administering and monitoring different IV medications delivers clear direction on vital concepts, terms, and techniques—backed by numerous illustrations, confidence-building humor, and expert insights. Offering clear, concise direction for nursing students, this popular Incredibly Easy!® text is also the ideal refresher for nurses and all practitioners learning best practices for a range of infusion therapies.

Get the skills and know-how needed to administer infusion therapy successfully...

NEW and completely revised/updated content with the latest infusion therapy techniques

Easy-to-read, easy-to-remember guidance for students and practitioners lacking IV experience

Start-to-finish directions and concise explanations on areas such as:

Preparation

Access sites

Equipment use and management

IV starting techniques, including line insertion

Handling complications

Infusion therapy using peripheral veins

Infusion therapy requiring central venous access

Parenteral nutrition

Antineoplastic, biologic, and chemotherapy

Discontinuing an IV

Managing hypothermia, hypernatremia, calcemia, and kalemia

Special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and home care patients

Legal issues and professional standards

Dozens of colorful diagrams, photos and illustrations explain skills and core concepts, including:

Delivery methods

Flow rates

Infusion fluids and medications

Monitoring and documentation

Transfusion therapy

Special features include:

Just the facts – a quick summary of each chapter’s content

“Nurse Joy” and “Jake” – offer clear explanations, vital care reminders, and expert insight on interventions and problem-solving

Quick quiz – multiple-choice questions after each chapter to help you retain knowledge

That’s a wrap! – summary of key information for quick chapter reviewBest practice – evidence-based standards for administering and monitoring infusion therapyWarning – possible risks or complications

Running smoothly – pointers on keeping both patient and equipment problem-free

Memory jogger – anecdotes and memory tricks to help you retain vital content

Practice Makes Perfect – end-of-book NCLEX practice questions for solid exam preparation