Electronic infusion devices have two basic functions either to pump or to control the infusion. A pump-type device will assist the fluid into the vein using positive pressure of style. Examples of these types of infusion would be: Medication to Main Blood Pressure Medication to Prevent Cardiac Arrhythmias Continuous Pain Medication [...]
Infiltration -the infusion of solution or medication into the tissues surrounding an IV catheter entry site Phlebitis -inflammation of the vein intima Mechanical: -inflammation of the vein wall from an IV catheter Chemical: -inflammation of the vein wall from a medication or high osmolarity solution Thrombophlebitis -a thrombus accumulation around the catheter and along the [...]
With the new curiculum of the BSRT here in the Philippines, as based on CHED Memo #18, Venipuncture is now included as one of the major subjects, since we need to learn the basics of this procedure for the introduction of Contrast Media (CM)/Radioactive Materials (RAM) to the patients. Although I have already posted a [...]
