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Chapter 15

Infusion Therapy

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Infusion Therapy

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Intravenous Solutions

Normal serum osmolarity for adults are 270 to 300 mOsm/L: Parenteral solutions are isotonic within that

range. Fluids greater than 300 mOsm/L are

hypertonic. Fluids less than 270 mOsm/L are

hypotonic.

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Isotonic Infusate

Water does not move into or out of the body’s cells.

Patients receiving isotonic solutions are at risk for fluid overload, especially older adults.

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Hypertonic Infusate

Used to correct fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances by moving water out of the body’s cells and into the bloodstream.

Parenteral nutrition is an example of hypertonic infusions.

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Hypotonic Infusate

Move water into the cells and expand them.

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Blood Transfusions and Other Components

Packed red blood cells Platelets Fresh frozen plasma Albumin Several specific clotting factors

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Blood Transfusions and Other Components (Cont’d)

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Administering IV Medications

Medication safety Rapid therapeutic effect Never assume that IV administration is the

same as giving that drug by other routes Prescribing infusion therapy

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Vascular Access Device (VAD)

Short peripheral catheters: Superficial veins of the hand and forearm Dwell for 72 to 96 hours and then require

removal and insertion into another venous site Complaints of tingling, feeling of “pins and

needles” in the extremity, or numbness during the venipuncture can indicate nerve puncture.

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Vascular Access Device (VAD) (Cont’d)

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Midline Catheter

Catheter that is 6 to 8 inches long, inserted through veins of the antecubital fossa

Used for therapies lasting from 1 to 4 weeks

Should not be used for infusion of vesicant medications, which can cause tissue damage if they escape into the subcutaneous tissue (extravasation)

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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

Length ranges from 40 to 65 cm Chest x-ray to determine placement Indications

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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) (Cont’d)

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Nontunneled Percutaneous Central Catheter

Inserted through subclavian vein in the upper chest or jugular veins in the neck

Usually 15 to 20 cm long Tip resides in the superior vena cava Placement confirmed by chest x-ray

examination No recommendations for optimal dwell

time

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Tunneled Central Catheter

A portion of the catheter lying in a subcutaneous tunnel separates the point at which the catheter enters the vein from where it exits the skin.

Tunneled central catheter is used for infusion therapy that is frequent and long-term.

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Tunneled Central Catheter (Cont’d)

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Implanted Ports

Implanted ports consist of a portal body, a dense septum over a reservoir, and a catheter.

A subcutaneous pocket is surgically created to house the port body.

Port is usually placed in the upper chest or the upper extremity.

Port needs to be flushed after each use and at least once a month between courses of therapy.

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Dual-Lumen Implanted Port—Huber Needle

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Dialysis Catheter

Lumens are very large to accommodate the hemodialysis procedure or a pheresis procedure that harvests specific blood cells.

This catheter should not be used for administration of other fluids or medications, except in an emergency.

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Temporary Dialysis Venous Access Catheter

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Infusion System

Containers Administration sets—secondary,

intermittent Add-on systems Needleless connection devices Rate-controlling devices:

Controller Pumps:

• Syringe pumps• Ambulatory pumps• Smart pumps

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Local Complications of Intravenous Therapy

Infiltration Extravasation Phlebitis and post-infusion phlebitis Thrombosis Thrombophlebitis Ecchymosis and hematoma Site infection Venous spasm Nerve damage

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Systemic Complications of Intravenous Therapy

Circulatory overload Speed shock Allergic reaction Catheter embolism

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Older Adult Care

Skin care Vein and catheter selection Cardiac and renal changes

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Alternative Sites for Infusion

Arterial therapy Intraperitoneal infusion Subcutaneous infusion Intraspinal infusion Intraosseous therapy