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Nursing Skill

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

Pediatric IV Infusion

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Description of Skill Procedure where an IV catherter is inserted into the patients vein and used to infuse fluids, electrolyes, nutrients, and medications as needed.

Indications PT is NPO PT has poor absorption due to Diarrhea, vomitting, or dehydration Needs emergency treatment Needs continuous pain relief Needs high serum concentration of drug Resistant to infections that require parenteral medication over a period of time

Outcomes/Evaluation Assess site according to policy. Meticulous monitoring of I&O’s Assess for patency and presence of any infections or complications regularly

Potential Complications infiltration extravasation infection phlebitis

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Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Site may depend on accessibility and convienience,developmental, cognitive, and mobility needs Amount of drug to be administered Rate and Length of time over which drug can be safely administered Compatability of drugs and infusion fluids Include child and cargiver in procedure

Client Education Depends on the child’s developmental level. If too young to understand explain the procedure to parents, why it is necessary, answer any questions. Older children: include them in this process, as well as demonstrating procedure when possible. Use play to explain.

Nursing Interventions Infiltration and extravasation- immediately stop the infusion, elevate the extremity, notify the practitioner, and initiate the ordered treatment as soon as possible infection- maintain asepsis, if phlebitits or infection is suspected assess and call the health care provider...