Infusion Therapy Made Incredibly Easy (Incredibly Easy! Series®)

Get a thorough grounding in delivering safe, effective infusion therapy with the friendly support and technical guidance of the newly updated Infusion Therapy Made Incredibly Easy! ®, 5th edition.

This complete how-to on administering and monitoring different IV medications delivers clear direction on vital concepts, terms, and techniques—backed by numerous illustrations, confidence-building humor, and expert insights. Offering clear, concise direction for nursing students, this popular Incredibly Easy!® text is also the ideal refresher for nurses and all practitioners learning best practices for a range of infusion therapies.

Get the skills and know-how needed to administer infusion therapy successfully...

• NEW and completely revised/updated content with the latest infusion therapy techniques
• Easy-to-read, easy-to-remember guidance for students and practitioners lacking IV experience
• Start-to-finish directions and concise explanations on areas such as:
  • Preparation
  • Access sites
  • Equipment use and management
  • IV starting techniques, including line insertion
  • Handling complications
  • Infusion therapy using peripheral veins
  • Infusion therapy requiring central venous access
  • Parenteral nutrition
  • Antineoplastic, biologic, and chemotherapy
  • Discontinuing an IV
  • Managing hypothermia, hypernatremia, calcemia, and kalemia
  • Special considerations for pediatric, geriatric, and home care patients
  • Legal issues and professional standards

• Dozens of colorful diagrams, photos and illustrations explain skills and core concepts, including:
  • Delivery methods
  • Flow rates
  • Infusion fluids and medications
  • Monitoring and documentation
  • Transfusion therapy

• Special features include:
  • Just the facts – a quick summary of each chapter’s content
  • “Nurse Joy” and “Jake” – offer clear explanations, vital care reminders, and expert insight on interventions and problem-solving
  • Quick quiz – multiple-choice questions after each chapter to help you retain knowledge
  • That’s a wrap! – summary of key information for quick chapter reviewBest practice – evidence-based standards for administering and monitoring infusion therapyWarning – possible risks or complications
  • Running smoothly – pointers on keeping both patient and equipment problem-free
  • Memory jogger – anecdotes and memory tricks to help you retain vital content
  • Practice Makes Perfect – end-of-book NCLEX practice questions for solid exam preparation