The IV Therapy series provides a comprehensive treatment of this important nursing skill. IV Therapy begins with an exploration of the key elements of IV fluids and discusses the various delivery systems available. The series gives step-by-step instructions using high-quality video to start, maintain and discontinue IVs. It further explains some of the complications of IV therapy and how they can be prevented.

Also covered are techniques for medication administration through IV piggybacks, IV push, and heparin/saline locks. Case studies challenge the learner to apply critical thinking skills to a variety of situations.

IV Therapy - Basics

IV Therapy - Basics provides fundamental knowledge about IV fluids and IV equipment. Methods to detect complications and their management are described. Variations in IV Therapy across the lifespan are included.

Objectives
• Compare common IV fluids.
• Discuss equipment used to deliver infusions.
• Describe localized and systemic complications of IV therapy and their nursing management.
• Relate variations in IV therapy across the lifespan.

IV Therapy - Advanced Procedures

IV Therapy - Advanced Procedures provides guidelines for administering intravenous medication. Information regarding Venous Access Devices includes their advantages, risks, types, care and maintenance.

Objectives
• Describe the administration of intravenous medications.
• Explain the procedure for flushing a heparin/saline lock.
• Describe the management of venous access devices including the procedure for accessing and flushing a port.

IV Therapy - Techniques

IV Therapy - Techniques provides information about the skills necessary to initiate, maintain and discontinue a peripheral intravenous infusion.

Objectives
• Describe the procedure for setting up a peripheral intravenous infusion.
• Describe the procedure for inserting an intravenous needle into a peripheral vein.
• Describe the skills necessary to maintain intravenous infusions.
• Describe the procedure for discontinuing an intravenous infusion.

IV Therapy - Case Studies

IV Therapy - Case Studies contains simulated , real-life situations, that allow the learner to apply the knowledge necessary to manage intravenous infusions in a variety of settings. The cases reinforce information about the basic techniques of IV Therapy and encourage the development of critical thinking and decision making skills.

Objectives
• Apply the knowledge necessary to manage intravenous therapy in selected situations.
• Apply the basic techniques of IV Therapy
• Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills related to intravenous therapy.