IV - Graphical Methods Flashcards
IV infusions may be administered to provide what?
Electrolytes
Nutrients
Medications or therapeutic agents
Blood volume extenders or various blood products
What is an IV push, IV stat, or IV bolus?
rapid infusion of medication in order to quickly restore normal function in life-threatening conditions
What is an IV piggyback?
a smaller IV bag is attached to the tubing of a large IV bag
Enteral nutrition is what?
method of providing nutritional support via tubes inserted into the stomach or small intenstine; Preferred route is the GI tract
What are some examples of short term enteral nutrition?
nasogastric, nasoduodendal, nasojejunal
What are some examples of long term enteral nutrition?
gastrostomy, jejunostomy
What is parenteral nutrtion?
Intravenous hyperalimentation; method of feeding a patients by intravenous infusion of fluids and basic nutrients
What is partial parenteral nutrition?
provides only partial nutritional requirements
What is total parenteral nutrition?
Provides total nutrition requirements
What do parenteral formulas contain?
Macro-nutrients (carbs, proteins, fat), micro nutrients (electrolytes, vitamins, trace elements) and sterile water
What are two sites to insert an IV?
Central line (superior vena cava --> can support higher concentrations) Peripheral line (veins of the arm or hand --> requires adjustment of tonicity)
What are small-volume parenterals used for?
source of electrolytes, vitamins, or minerals
What are large volume parenterals used for?
sources of amino acids, dextrose and sterile water
What are nutritional requirements?
quantities of macro and micro nutrients needed for a patient to obtain or maintain the desired nutritional status (vary with age, gender, etc, fluid requirements and caloric requirements)
What is the adult fluid/ water requirement?
30 mL/kg
1500 mL per m^2 of bsa
1 mL/kcal of nutrition required