Pharmacology Week 10: IV Therapy Flashcards

1
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Intravenous Therapy Uses

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  • correct fluid and electrolyte disturbances
  • administer medications
  • TPN (total parenteral nutrition), PPN
  • administer blood and blood products
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Components of IV Solutions

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  • fluid (water, saline)
  • electrolytes (KCL)
  • nutrients (dextrose, glucose, lipids)
  • medication
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Intravenous Solutions

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  • Dextrose and Water (D5W)
  • Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl)
  • Lactated Ringers (LR)
  • 0.45% NaCl (half normal saline)
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4
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IV Orders

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-type of solution
-amount of solution
-rate of fluid delivery
ex:
>1000ml q 8 hrs/ 3000ml / 24 hrs
>125 ml/hr

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5
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Solution D5W solute/solvent

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D5W = 5% Dextrose and Water

  • Dextrose = solute
  • Water = solvent
  • 5% = 5 grams dextrose/ 100 ml water
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D5W

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5% dextrose and water

  • Dextrose = solute
  • Water = solvent
  • 5% = 5 grams dextrose/ 100 ml water
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7
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Types of Solutions

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  • colloidal solutions

- crystalloid solutions

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8
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Colloidal Solutions

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water and protein (plasma expanders)

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9
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Crystalloid Solutions

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may diffuse out of the vascular compartment

  • Isotonic
  • Hypotonic
  • Hypertonic
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10
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Osmolarity

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fluid type describes the effect the fluid has on the way fluid shifts between the intracellular and extracellular compartments

  • fluid concentration (tonicity)
  • relationship of solutes + solvents
  • measured in mOsm per liter
  • blood 290 mOsm
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Isotonic Solutions

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similar concentration (osmotic pressure) as blood

  • 250-350 moSm
  • stay in the vascular space
  • prevent fluid shifts
  • extend vascular volume
  • 0.9% NS (308 mOsm)
  • Lactated Ringers (273 mOsm)
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12
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Examples of Isotonic Fluids

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  • 0.9% NaCl NS (308 mOsm)

- Lactated Ringers (273 mOsm)

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Hypotonic Solutions

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less osmotic pressure than blood

  • less than 250 mOsm
  • fluid shifts out of the vascular space to hydrate cells
  • 0.45% NS (154 mOsm)
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14
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Example of Hypotonic Solution

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-0.45% NaCl NS (154 mOsm)

half normal saline

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15
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Hypertonic Fluid

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greater osmotic pressure than blood

  • greater than 375 mOsm
  • cause fluid shifts from the tissues (intracellular and interstitial compartments) into the vascular space
  • D5NS (560 mOsm)
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16
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Example of Hypertonic Solution

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D5NS (560 mOsm)

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17
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Vascular Access Devices

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Peripheral Line Catheters

  • butterfly
  • angio cath
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18
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Saline Lock

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  • intermittent use
  • SAS = saline/administration/saline
  • once a shift/ day when not in use (check policy)
  • 1-5 mL saline (most common 1-3 mL)
19
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Angio Catheter Care

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  • change site and tubing every 72-96 hours
  • change bag every 24 hours
  • IVPB tubing change every 24 hours
  • use occlusive transparent dressing
20
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Central Line Catheters

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  • Percutaneous central venous catheter
  • PICC
  • Implanted Ports–> Port a cath/ Medi Port
21
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Heparin Flush

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  • 10 units/ mL
  • 100 units/ mL
  • 3-5 mL flush (minimum check hospital)
  • SASH = saline/administration/saline/heparin
22
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Complications of IV Therapy (Local)

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  • Infiltration
  • Phlebitis
  • Site Infection
23
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Local Complication IV Therapy: Infiltration

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escape of fluid into the subcutaneous space

-extravasation

24
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Signs + Symptoms of Infiltration of IV

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cool, pale, edema, decreased heart rate, resistance to flush, pain or burning at site

25
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Prevention for Infiltration of IV

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  • secure site
  • limit mobility (arm board)
  • occlusive dressing
  • assess hourly
26
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Interventions for Infiltration of IV

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D/C and apply compresses according to agency policy

27
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Local Complication of IV Therapy: Phlebitis

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inflammation of the vein

28
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Signs + Symptoms of Phlebitis of IV

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warm, red, thick, cord-like vein, red streaking up the vein, pain and tender at site

29
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Prevention of Phlebitis of IV

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  • change site per policy
  • assess hourly (occlusive dressing)
  • dilution of meds (KCL needs to be well diluted)
30
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Interventions of Phlebitis of IV

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D/C and apply compresses according to agency policy

31
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Local Complications of IV Therapy: Infection

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Bacterial contamination of the site

32
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Signs + Symptoms of Infection of IV

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  • red
  • swollen
  • warm
  • pain at site
  • purulent drainage
33
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Prevention of Infection of IV

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  • change site per policy
  • hourly assessment
  • occlusive dressing
  • good aseptic technique
34
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Interventions for Infection of IV

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  • D/C
  • bleed site
  • culture tip
35
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Systemic Complications of IV Therapy

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  • Septicemia
  • Air Embolism
  • Catheter Embolism
  • Speed Shock
  • Circulatory Overload
36
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Systemic Complications of IV Therapy: Septicemia

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bloodstream infection

37
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Systemic Complications of IV Therapy: Air Embolism

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air injected into IV line

38
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Systemic Complications of IV Therapy: Catheter Embolism

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tip of catheter in patients vein

39
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Systemic Complications of IV Therapy: Speed Shock

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IVPB med infuses too quickly

40
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Systemic Complications of IV Therapy: Circulatory Overload

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IV fluid infuses too quickly

41
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TPN (total parenteral nutrition)

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-dextrose (carbohydrate)
-amino acids (protein)
-lipids (fats)
-electrolytes (KCL)
-trace elements (vitamins/minerals)
-medication (insulin, heparin)
TPN for clients in need of calories in excess of 2500 calories

42
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Dextrose Calories

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1000 mL/ D5W = 5 gm Dextrose/ 100 mL water
=50 gms. Dextrose (10x5= 50)
50gms. Dextrose= 170 calories
3 liters/day = 510 calories

43
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Caloric Needs

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1000 ml/ D10W= 10gms dextrose/ 100 mL water
=100 gms. dextrose (10x10= 100)
100gms. Dextrose= 340 calories
3 liters/ day = 1020 calories
(TPN for clients in need of calories in excess of 2500 calories)

44
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Electronic Infusion Devices

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-pumps: exert pressure

>volumetric (ml/hr)