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ATIFundamentals

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Advantages of IV Therapy fast absorption, less discomfort, constant therapeutic blood levels, less irritation
Disadvantages of IV Therapy fluid overload is possible, immediate absorption leaves no time to correct errors, irritation, infection
Signs of Infiltration pallor, local swelling, low skin temp around the site, damp dressing, slowed infusion
Treatment of Infiltration Stop infusion & remove catheter. Elevate extremity, encourage active ROM, apply warm compresses 3-4x/day, Restart the infusion proximal to the site or in another extremity
Signs of Phlebitis
Treatment of Phlebitis D/C infusion & remove catheter, evlevate extremity, apply warm compresses 3-4x/day, restart the infusion proximal to the site or in another extremity, culture the site and cath if drainage is present
Signs of Fluid overload Distended neck veins, increased BP & HR, SOB, crackles in the lungs, edema
Treatment of fluid overload Stop infusion, raise head of the bed, assess vital signs, adjust the rate and administer diuretics as prescribed.
Hypoxemia Inadequate level of O2 in the blood, can be result of hypovolemia, hypoventilation, & interruption of arterial flow
Signs of Early Hypoxemia Tachypnea, tachycardia, reslessness, pale skin & mucous membranes, elevated BP, symptoms of respiratory distress
Signs of late hypoxemia confusion & stupor, cyanotic skin & mucous membranes, bradypnea, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias
S/S O2 toxicity Nonproductive cough, substernal pain, nasal stuffiness, N&V, fatigue, HA, sore throat, & hypoventilation
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