Intravenous Therapy

Intravenous Therapy
Marjorie Wiltshire, RN

, :OBJECTIVES
• Define key terms related to intravenous therapy.
• Demonstrate the procedure for IV insertion,
conversion to a saline lock,
• administration of IV fluids, discontinuation of the
IV
• Identify possible complications of intravenous
therapy and nursing interventions to treat each.
• Describe the nursing care of a patient that has a
saline lock, a continuous IV infusion, and
intermittent IV medication administration.

, Purpose of IV therapy
– Provide fluid and electrolyte maintenance,
restoration, and replacement
– Administer medication and nutritional feedings
– Administer blood and blood products
– Administer chemotherapy to cancer patients
– Administer patient-controlled analgesics
– Keep a vein open for quick access