Tag Archives: Venipuncture

Electronic Infusion Devices

Hariette A.W.

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  Nutritional Solutions Ambulatory pump-type devices are used to infuse medications over days or weeks in the alternative or home care settings. These pumps may deliver chemotherapeutic agents, pain medications, or even antibiotics. A controller-type electronic infusion device will monitor the infusion only. Its functions are Click Here To Read More

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Peripheral Complication of IV Therapy

Hariette A.W.

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 length of the vein Emboli Air: -an amount of air infused into the blood stream Catheter -a sheared piece of catheter enters the blood stream Thrombus -a “clot” which accumulate around an IV catheter Infection Localized: -the presence of organisms at the entry point and Click Here To Read More

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