Core Curriculum for Infusion Nursing

Published under the auspices of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), this book provides complete coverage of the nine core areas of infusion nursing practice, helping nurses in all medical-surgical settings update their infusion skills and prepare for the certification examination in infusion nursing. Chapters cover technology and clinical applications; fluid and electrolyte balance; pharmacology; infection control; pediatric infusion therapy; transfusion therapy; antineoplastic agents; parenteral nutrition; and performance improvement. This updated edition reflects recent changes in infusion nursing practice, including needleless systems, new safety devices, new drugs and chemotherapeutic agents, and advances in parenteral nutrition.