Nursing Aspects of Intravenous Additives

Synopsis

Follows the DHSS guidelines of March 1976 regarding the addition of drugs to intravenous fluids. Examines the dangers and risks of intravenous infusions and their storage. The addition of intravenous drugs is examined, precautions and procedures mentioned and local and general features of reactions stated. Potential sources of contamination are mentioned.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Audiocassette. 30 min.; 65 slides. col.

Year of production

1981

Availability

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Uses

Student and registered nurses.*

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

intravenous procedures; nursing

Credits

Writer

J V Daws

Production Company

Name

Canterbury and Thanet Health Authority

Distributor

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library, c/o Concord Video & Film Council

Notes

Secretary: Lydia Vulliamy