IV Fluid and Medication Management in Clinical Practice

This course reviews the hypovolemic state and the use of fluids in clinical practice.

The course covers:

the concepts of fluid therapy, electrolyte and acid base balance and the importance of fluid selection for the hypovolemic patient

• VAD’s and considerations of patient safety
• principles in the care of both peripheral and central vascular access devices
• basic pharmacology of the IV route
• the indications for IV therapy
• care of both peripheral and central vascular access devices
• principles of aseptic non-touch technique in IV practice
• potential complications of IV therapy
• the understanding of acid-base balance that informs appropriate fluid therapy.

Who is it for?

The course is designed for registered practitioners (including nurses, radiographers, pharmacists) whose role (or potential role) involves the administration of medications/fluid/blood products via the intravenous route.

Timetable

This course runs over one full day.

Please note dates advertised can be subject to change. However, if there are any changes we will contact applicants via email.

Benefits

This course provides participants with in-depth knowledge of intravenous fluid management that will improve their competency in intravenous therapy.

This course is worth 7.5 CPD hours.

Participants will be awarded a certificate of attendance

You will learn to:

• Explain the normal physiology of fluid and electrolyte balance
• Explain how abnormal fluid distribution can occur
• Explain the differences between Crystalloids and Colloids * Review electrolytes and Acid-base balance
• Outline how to assess fluid status and care for a patient receiving IV fluid including maintenance and resuscitative fluid therapy
• Demonstrate accurate documentation in the recording of a fluid balance chart
• List the indications for administering drugs via the intravenous (IV) route
• Discuss the professional issues for registered nurses delivering IV therapy.

Teaching will involve:

• PowerPoint lecture
• Question and answer
• Group discussion
• Demonstration of skills by the tutor
• Practice of skills within a skills-lab environment.

The applicant will receive a certificate of attendance.

This course is worth 7.5 CPD hours.

This course is provided by the School of Health & Psychological Sciences.

English requirements

You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.

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