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IV therapy part 1 - exam 1?

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What is IV therapy?

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  • intravenous- into the vein
  • administration of substances (fluids) directly into the vein
  • parenteral route

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function of PN

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  • perform venipuncture, insert peripheral IV'S
  • discontinue peripheral IV's
  • administer IV fluids
  • administer & maintain TPN, PPN, lipids
  • may NOT administer (antineoplastic agents, blood products, titrated medications, IV push medications)

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indications for IV therapy

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  • fluids & electrolytes
  • medications
  • nutrients
  • blod products

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advantages of IV therapy

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  1. Bioavailability is immediate (drug enters circulation immediately, permits access to site of action)
  2. absorption into bloodstream is complete and reliable
  3. large doses can be delivered at a continuous rate
  4. no "first pass" effect in the liver (no biotransformation)

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disadvantages of IV therapy

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  • adverse reactions may occur-can be life threatening
  • if medication is administered to quickly, allergic reaction can occur
  • increased risk of complications

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blood vessels

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  • carry blood away from the heart
  • branch off into smaller arteries and eventually into capillaries
  • carry OXYGENATED blood

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veins

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  • carry blood to the heart
  • blood from the capillaries flow into veins
  • carry UNOXYGENATED blood

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blood vessel wall

Tunica intima

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innermost layer, continuous with the endocardium

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blood vessel wall

tunica media

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middle layer- smooth muscle and elastic tissue

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blood vessel wall

tunica adventicia (externa)

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tough outer layer

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arteries vs veins

arteries

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  • thick walls
  • no valves
  • pulsates
  • bright red blood
  • high pressure
  • carry oxygenated blood

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arteries vs veins

VEINS

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  • thin walls
  • valves approximately every 3 inches
  • no pulsation
  • dark red blood
  • lower pressure
  • carry unoxygenated blood

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what is used for iv therapy and recommended distal to proximal when starting?

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veins

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IV access: peripheral

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located in peripheral veins of upper (and sometimes lower) extremities

-can be placed by nursing (LPN AND RN)

-smallers veins

-slower blood flow

-easy access

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IV access: central

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located in large vessels near heart- superior veins cava

  • inserted via subclavian , internal jugular, femoral
  • can only be placed by physicians or specially trained nurses/practitioners

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central ALWAYS need x-ray verification before using ANY central line

-usually located in subclavian vein or internal jugular vein (IJ)

(T/F)

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true

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iv solution

solution containers- bottles

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  • not commonly used
  • made for medications that cannot be in plastic
  • easy to visualize the solution & see calibrations
  • easier to break
  • REQUIRES tubing with a vent (vent must be open to run from a bottle )

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iv solution containers - plastic

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  • most common
  • atmospheric pressure collapses bag and forces fluid out
  • can be punctured
  • ALWAYS inspect before use ( check for discoloration/sediment/cloudiness, expiration date, and compatibility if hanging with other medication)

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type of solution

crystalloids

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  • most commonly used for hydration
  • corrects fluid and electrolytes imbalances
  • ex: saline solutions, dextrose solution, lactated ringers, plasmalyte

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type of solutions

colloids

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  • volume expanders
  • pull fluid into intravascular space
  • can be used to treat low BP or shock
  • ex: albumin (most common colloid, plasma protein, considered a blood product)

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types of solutions

blood and blood products

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  • blood/blood products are used to restore blood volume or components of blood
  • packed red blood cells (acute blood loss)
  • fresh frozen plasma (replaces coagulation factors
  • platelets (used to control bleeding
  • whole blood (restores blood volume)

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types of solution: transfusions reaction

hemolytic

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dangerous, RBC's attacked by immune system- cells burst

  • bleeding (urine)., chest pain, back pain, low BP, chills
  • may be a delayed reaction, usually immediate

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types of solution: transfusions reaction

Febrile

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N/V, fever, chills, headache, chest pain

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types of solution: transfusion reaction

allergic

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itching, SOB, wheezing , possible rash

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types of solution: transfusion reactions

anaphylaxis

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Dangerous

  • wheezing/stridor, SOB, low BP, cyanosis, anxiety

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types of solution: transfusion reactions

circulatory overload

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Low SP02, Tachycardia, high BP, dyspnea

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Total parenteral nutriton (TPN)

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IV infusion of amino acids, vitamins, electrolytes, and minerals

  • usually high dextrose concentration
  • high dextrose concentration (>10%) can damage veins
  • given via central line
  • monitor blood sugar levels closely (every 4-6 hours)
  • used when GI system cannot be used for feeding
  • must be ran on pump-lan can administer

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peripheral/partial parental nutrition (PPN)

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  • lower concentrations
  • can be given via peripheral IV line
  • patient is also getting nutrition from other sources

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lipids

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  • IV infusion of fat/fatty acids
  • essential fatty acid is linoleic acid which is needed for proper metabolism
  • lipids are white
  • can be administered with TPN/PPN- they are compatible to run together

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Intracellular

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  • fluids inside the cells
  • 2/3 of body water
  • high concentrations of potassium (K+), phosphate and magnesium ions

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extracellular

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  • fluids outside the cells
  • compartments consist of interstitial and intravascular
  • high concentration of sodium, chloride and bicarbonate ions
  • 1/3 of body water

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Iv solutions

Osmosis

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movement through semi-permeable membrane (SPM) from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration

  • SPM is a barrier that will only allow some molecules to pass through; blocks others
  • regulates fluid and electrolyte balance

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Iv solutions

tonicity

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the osmolarity or concentration of an IV solution

  • the amount of solute in a fluid (ex)-dextrose, sodium, etc

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Iv Solution:

isotonic fluids

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  • concentration is the same as blood
  • no osmosis takes place/no fluid shifts
  • no change in solute or water in the blood
  • increases the amount of extracellular fluid (ECF)

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uses for isotonic fluids

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  • replace fluid loss
  • dehydration
  • mixed with IVPB's

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IV solutions:

hypertonic fluids

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  • fluid has a higher concentration/ osmolality than blood
  • osmosis pulls fluids OUT of cells
  • cells shrink
  • fluid shifts from intracellular to extracellular spaces (to balance the concentration)

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Normal saline

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  • 0.9% NS,NSS
  • ISOTONIC-osmolality same as blood
  • No calories
  • standard IV flush solution
  • standard solution for hydration

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dextrose solutions

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  • contain dextrose and free water
  • available in different concentrations
  • cannot be administered with blood/blood products
  • closely monitor diabetic patients

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electrolyte solutions:

Lactated ringers

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  • isotonic solution
  • crystalloid
  • contains potassium, sodium, chloride, and calcium
  • lactate is added as a buffer
  • SHORT-TERM USE
  • used for fluid loss, dehydration and electrolyte replacement

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electrolyte solutions:

Plasmalyte

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  • isotonic solution
  • crystalloid
  • combination of: sodium chloride, sodium acetate, sodium gluconate, potassium chloride, and magnesium chloride
  • monitor electrolytes (BMP)

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IV solutions:

potassium chloride (KCL)

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  • can be continuous or intermittent
  • continuous- maintenance infusion of a solution with potassium added
  • intermittent-"K-rider" mini bag of potassium infused over 1-2 hours
  • MUST be on an IV pump
  • caustic to veins, monitor IV site often
  • if infused too fast it can result in hyperkalemia which can lead to cardiac arrest

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types of infusions: continuous

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  • not interrupted
  • run at ordered rate
  • large volume bag of solution administered continuously over time
  • meant to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance

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types of infusions :

intermittent- IVPB

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  • not continus
  • intermittent infusion that us connected to the highest port of the continuous primary IV line
  • be sure to check compatibility with primary infusion prior to hanging an IVPB medication
  • IV piggy bank (ivpb)

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Types of infusions: intermittent- IV push

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  • medications delivered within minutes
  • pushed through saline lock manually- must flush the line with NSS before and after administering an IVP medication
  • delivery is immediate
  • must be administered by the RN, LPNS are not allowed to give IVP's -not in scope of practice

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saline flushes

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  • LPN can perform saline flushes
  • flush directly into the IV line
  • flush saline locks at least every 8 hours or per facility policy to maintain patency of the IV line
  • 3-10 mL of NSS

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PICC

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peripherally inserted central catheter

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POC/PAC

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port of Cath

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TLC

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triple lumen catheter

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CVC

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central venous catheter

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HL

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heparin lock

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SL

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saline lock

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KCL

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potassium chloride

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CaGluc

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calicum gluconate

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Mgs04

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magnesium sulfate