the leaking of IV fluid into the tissue surrounding the vein. This is what happens when IV
fluids continue to be delivered even though the tip of the catheter is no longer in the
vessel or is blocked.
IV locations
cephalic is the most common
IV sites for babies
dorsum and scalp
,Selecting and IV needle
- size of the vessel
- IV solution/med
- purpose for IV
- client age
- bigger the gauge, smaller the needle
18 gauge
What is the IV size for a patient undergoing surgery?
14-18 gauge
What is the IV size for a trauma patient who requires blood transfusion?
18 gauge
What is the IV size for a patient who requires IV antibiotics infusion?
20-22 gauge
What is the IV size for a 28-year-old patient who receives a bolus of IV fluid for
rehydrating?
24 gauage
IV size for a 1yr old pediatric pt?
24 gauge or butterfly
IV size for a 90yr old pt with fragile veins?
intermittent venous access
,method of med. Administration - heparin or saline locks, intermittent use, requires flush
SAS (saline flush 5ml, antibiotic, saline flush 5ml)
24 hours
How often is the IV solution changed?
dependent on institutional policy
How often is the IV tubing changed?
IVPB
Intravenous Piggy-Back: In tandem with, usually with normal saline
IVP
Intravenous push; medications and titrating off and on alternating
IV pumps
-common practice, if not required, in acute care settings
-can be programmed to infuse a certain amount of fluid over given time (mL/hr)
-infusion checked hourly
reproduction
production of offspring
Infertility
inability to conceive a child after one year of trying
evaluation of female fertility
, - Anatomy
- Ovulation
- Hormone testing
- Ultrasonography
- Endometrial biopsy
- Hysterosalpingography
- Laparoscopy
Male Factor Infertility
- Hormonal causes
- Testicular causes
- Sperm transport causes
Evaluation of Male Infertility
- Semen analysis
- Hormonal testing
- Scrotal ultrasound
Infertility Plan of Care
- healthy lifestyle
- normal BMI
- water-soluble lube
- Boxers
- herbal therapy
- fertility medications
Medications for Fertility Clomiphene (Clomid, Serophene)
-vBlocks estrogen receptors in the uterus and brain, causing a false signal of low levels
of estrogen
- Increased secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, FSH, and LH
- Induces maturation of ovarian follicles, thereby resulting in ovulation and an increase
in fertility.
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