Plumer's Principles and Practice of Intravenous Therapy - Softcover

Plumer, Ada Lawrence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 039755009X ISBN 13: 9780397550098

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 1993

Synopsis

Thoroughly revised, the fifth edition of this text features the most current and comprehensive information on the principles and practice of IV therapy for clinical and home infusion settings. Included is coverage of: the latest advances in the principles of vascular access and pain management; the newest equipment such as electronic infusion devices, peripheral inserted central catheters, latex injection ports and needleless systems; and the most current administrative and organizational concepts for establishing IV departments. Legal implications, standards of practice, risk management and quality improvement are also discussed. A new chapter addresses the technical aspects and professional responibilities of the IV nursing team member.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039755009X
• ISBN 13: 9780397550098
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 672