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Infusion Nursing

 

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Nurses in this field, also called Intravenous Nursing, provide care to patients by administering fluids, medication, or blood products through injections into patients’ veins or by maintaining arterial catheters. These nurses are also responsible for monitoring patients, maintaining their tubing and bandages, and recognizing potential drug interactions and complications. Infusion Nurses work in hospitals, long-term care centers, clinics, and home health agencies.

RELEVANT LINKS

Descriptions:

Intravenous Therapy Nurse

Intravenous Nursing Overview

Articles:

Caution: Nerve Injuries During Venipuncture

RNs Should Check IVs Every Four Hours

Troubleshooting Pediatric Peripheral IV's: Phlebitis and Infiltration

Snake Venom to Aid Stroke Victims

Organizations:

Infusion Nurses Society

The Journal of Infusion Nursing

Association for Vascular Access

League of Intravenous Therapy Education

INSERT, Intravenous Access Network

 

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