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IV Solutions, Types of Catheters

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What is purpose of IV therapy?   Provides H20, electrolytes, & nutrientsAdminister medications & blood products.  
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Two types of IV solutions   1. Crystalloids 2. Colloids  
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Able to pass through semipermeable membrane. Isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic   Crystalloids  
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Protein substances that cannot pass into extravascular space. Move fluid from interstitial space - Blood vessels   Colloids  
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Ok to use in peripheral IV (PIC), Concentration close to ECF, Solution of choice. 1 L only expands plasma by 0.25   Isotonic Solutions  
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Normal saline solution, 0.9% sodium chloride, NaCl, NS   Isotonic Solutions  
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Lactated Ringers (common for surgery)   Isotonic Solutions  
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D5W 5% dextrose in water, becomes hypotonic rapidly   Isotonic Solutions  
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Pull fluid out of vascular space & into cells. 0.45% sodium chloride (half-normal saline) Ok to use in PIV   Hypotonic Solutions  
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Main use: Replaces cellular fluid. Administer cautiously: Fluid shift from vascular system to cells, may lead to intravascular fluid depletion, may result in CV collapse & increased intracranial pressure   Hypotonic Solutions  
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Draw fluid from ICF to ECF. From cells to blood vessels. May cause fluid volume excess.   Hypertonic Solutions  
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Should be administered via central vein. 50% dextrose (D50) Only emergency such as hypoglycemia,   Hypertonic Solutions  
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TPN   Total parental nutrition. Do not mix with meds. (Hypertonic solution)  
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Types of Venous Catheters   Peripheral & Central  
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< 7 days 72-96 hrs.   PIV  
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> 7 days Get order   PICC, Midline  
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> 6 months   Tunneled Catheter, Implanted port  
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Emergency IV   Intraosseous (IO)  
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Over the needle catheter, most commonly used, lengths 0.75"-1.25", diameters: 12 gauge-24 gauge   Peripheral IV  
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Disadvantages of peripheral IV's   Site change every 72-96 hrs. Dressing change: gauze every 48 hrs. transparent 3-7 days.  
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Lower extremeties IV site?   No might cause embolism  
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Warm pack, have them relax extremity, fear can result in venous constriction   Peripheral IV's patient preparation  
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Not recommended for continuous infusions. Non-pliable, infiltrate easily. Uses: blood draws, short term infusions 1-4 hrs.   Winged-Infusion Set  
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Peripheral insertion, still in arm, tip located in proximal portion of extremity, may stay in place 2-4 weeks. 7-8 inch. long Not a central line   Midline Catheter  
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Midline Catheters should not be used for   TPN, some antibiotics, chemotherapy, high pressure boluses, peripheral IV solutions only.  
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Confirm placement by x-ray   Central venous catheters  
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Types of Central venous catheters   Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), non tunneled catheter, tunneled catheter, implanted port  
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PICC   Antecubital vein-most common insertion site, Tip located in superior vena cava, 20-24 inches long  
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PICC advantages   Ease of insertion, low complication rates, low infection rates, multi-lumen access, comfortable for patients, easy to cover up, can be used long-term up to a year.  
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PICC Disadvantages   Mechanical phlebitis, frequency of dressing change  
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Non-Tunneled Central Lines   Used for therapy <2 weeks, generally limited to 5-7 days, Commonly used in ICU/ER, Multi-lumen access, Neck, chest or groin  
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Non-Tunneled Central Lines Advantages   Infuse large volumes quickly, any medication or blood, hemodynamic monitoring, multi-lumen access  
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Non-Tunneled Central Lines Disadvantages   High infection rate, limited time of use (1 week) Increased complications with insertion, pneumothorax, bleeding, air embolus  
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Designed to be permanent, but may be removed, Healed after 6-8 weeks, inconspicuous under clothing, may perform all daily activities except swimming (infection)   Skin-Tunneled Catheters  
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Commonly called: Broviac, Hickman Tunnel provides distance between entry site in vein and exit site in skin   Skin-Tunneled Catheters  
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Indicated for frequent or continuous administration of IV substances, commonly called Port-a-Cath Central, long term   Implanted Ports  
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Surgically inserted under skin, minor surgical procedure, usually upper chest, sometimes in arm or abdomen   Implanted Ports  
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Port, Septum: silicone bubble for needle insertion, self sealing, may be punctured up to 1,000 times.   Implanted Ports  
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Implanted Ports Uses:   Delivery of TPN & other fluids, including blood products, chemotherapy & other drugs, obtaining blood specimens  
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Implanted Port Risks:   Infection, thrombosis, mechanical failure, age- can grow out of  
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Systemic IV complications   Fluid overload/pulmonary edema, embolism, infection, allergic reaction  
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Fluid overload s/s   Dyspnea, tachypnea, crackles, tachycardia, edema, weight gain, pulmonary edema  
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Pulmonary edema s/s   Restlessness, tachycardia, dyspnea, cough, crackles on auscultation, frothy sputum  
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Fluid Overload Treatment   High fowler's position, Notify RN/MD, Frequent vital signs, frequent assessment of breath sounds  
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Fluid Overload Intervention   Slow or stop infusion rate, O2, diuretics  
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Fluid Overload Prevention   Infusion pump, close monitoring check every hr., patient teaching: report dizziness, pain at IV site, short of breath  
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Accidental entry of air into vasculature. Piece of catheter breaks off & enters circulation, can block major vessel, blood clot into heart & pulmonary artery   Embolism  
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Air embolism s/s   Usually associated with central line, chest, shoulder, low back pain, dyspnea, weak pulse, hypotension, cyanosis, sudden loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest  
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Air embolism treatment   Clamp cannula, ABC'S, left-sided trendelenburg position, Notify RN/MD, Frequent assessment & vital signs, High-flow O2 if ordered  
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Air embolism Prevention   Use air filters, clamp tubing when changing administration set, use luer lock connection, prime all tubing  
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Intracellular fluid   Inside of cells  
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Extracellular fluid   Outside of cells  
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Catheter related blood stream infection   Septicemia  
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Bacteria on skin enters on catheter insertion, catheter movement at insertion site, external sources   Septicemia  
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Septicemia s/s   Fever, backache, headache, malaise, tachypnea, signs of poor perfusion: delayed cap. refill, poor color  
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TPN can't hang longer then   24 hrs. due to infection  
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#1 cause of CRBSI's   Hub contamination, wipe vigorously every time accessed, change cap every 7 days  
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Biopatch   Designed to continually release chlorhexidine over 7 days (antimicrobial & antifungal) Provides one inch zone of inhibition, infection decreased 60%  
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Stat-lock   Preferred method of stabilization PICC lines  
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Allergic reaction s/s   Chills & fever, erythema, itching, dyspnea or wheezing, anaphylatic shock, cardiac arrest  
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Allergic reaction treatment   Stop infusion immediately, maintain vascular access, notify RN/MD, frequent assessment including VS  
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Allergic reaction interventions   O2, antihistamines, epinephrine, steroids  
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Local complications   Infilltration & extravasion, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, hematoma, clotting & obstruction  
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IV solution enters surrounding tissues, occurs when IV cannula dislodges or perforates wall of vein   Infiltration  
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Infiltration s/s   Edema at insertion site, leaking at site, pain, site cool to touch, decreased rate of infusion, drip rate, blanching, can cause permanent damage  
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Extravasation   Similar to infiltration, Inadvertent adminstration of chemo, vesicant or irritant  
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Extravasation s/s   Pain, Burning, redness at site, blistering, inflammation, tissue necrosis  
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Extravasation treatment   Don't take IV out. Leave in place to administer antidote  
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Phlebitis s/s   Reddened, warm area around site or along vein path, pain, vein may feel hard when palpated  
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Plebitis treatment   Stop infusion, assess site, notify RN/MD, disinfect site and remove catheter, restart IV opposite extremity, warm moist compress  
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Phlebitis prevention   Aseptic technique during IV insertion, clean gloves ok, sterile for central line  
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Phlebitis   Inflammation of vein r/t chemical or mechanical irritation or both, catheter moving in and out  
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Hematoma   Blood leaks into tissues surrounding IV insertion site  
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Hematoma possible causes   Opposite wall of vein perforated, catheter slipping out of vein, insufficient pressure to site after catheter removal  
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Hematoma s/s   Ecchymois-bruising, immediate swelling, blood leaking at site  
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Catheter Occlusion possible causes   Clot or precipitate, kinked tubing, very slow infusion rate, allowing IV bag to run dry  
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