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INTRAVENOUS THERAPY
OBJECTIVES
• IV administration of
medication places the
drug directly into the
bloodstream (bypasses all
barriers to drug
absorption).
IV THERAPY
• Large volumes of
medication and
intravenous fluids can be
administered into the
vein. The onset of action
is the most rapid of all
parenteral routes.
IV THERAPY
• Mediations for IV
administration are
available in:
• ampoules
• vials
• pre-filled syringes
• piggyback containers
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY
IV SOLUTIONS
• Various types of IV
solutions are also made
available for infusion via
the IV route.
• Examples:
• NS (Normal Saline)
• LR (Lactated Ringers)
• D5W (Dextrose)
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY
PURPOSES
• To Supply fluid when the client is unable take orally.
• To provide glucose (main fuel for metabolism).
• To provide water soluble vitamins, electrolytes, and
medications.
• To establish a lifeline for rapidly needed medications.
• To administer blood.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
• Isotonic fluids
• Hypotonic fluids
• Hypertonic fluids
ISOTONIC FLUIDS
• Drop factor
• Time in min X hourly volume = gtts/min
• The gtt factor is the number of gtts in 1 mL. The box which
contains the IV tubing will designate the drop factor.
• Example: ___15___
• 60 X 125 =
• 1/4 X 125 = 31.25 or 31 gtts/min
QUESTIONS?
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