Equipment for Fluid Therapy

Arlo Guthrie — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 07:50:44 GMT

Current Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 2 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/20/2009 7:50:44 AM

QUESTIONS

Ideally, what is the maximum period of time that an intravenous catheter may remain indwelling?
What is a "cut down"?
What is used to flush an intravenous catheter in the event of a blockage?
What is the rate in drops/ml of a standard fluid administration set (giving set)?
What type of fluid administration set is preferred for smaller patients and why?
What is a Burette giving set?
You are monitoring a restless bull terrier on intravenous fluid therapy. What methods could be employed to prevent interference with the equipment?
Why are over-the-needle catheters preferable to butterfly needles?
Why should a dressing covering an indwelling intravenous catheter be removed and replaced regularly?
What precaution should be taken if only 500mls of a litre bag of fluids are to be administered?
What is a constant rate infusion pump?
To what temperature should fluids be warmed before administration? Body temperature (approximately 38 degrees C).

A practical task: Set up equipment for intravenous fluid therapy accompanies this module.