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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Intravenous therapy"”.
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Perception and Performance on the Prevention Management of Peripheral Intravenous Therapy Complications
… in the prevention management of the peripheral intravenous therapy complications(PITC) and their performance for it. Also, to provide basic data necessary in prevention management of the PITC, and basic data for both education programs and the standardized guidance of intravenous therapy. The …
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A study to determine the efficacy of A 0,2 μm air venting final in-line intravenous filter in reducing the complications of intravenous therapy
… Particle size analyses of the commonly used intravenous infusion fluids and medicines was also carried out. The incidence of phlebitis was significantly reduced by the inclusion of the filter in-line. The efficacy of the filter in reducing phlebitis was most pronounced when intravenous …
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A study of selected antineoplastic, antibiotic, and corticosteroid drugs in intravenous admixtures
<p>The benefits of intravenous therapy have become more and more apparent over the years. Medications can be given rapidly with an expectant rapid onset of action. The response to the drugs or fluids can often be closely controlled by regulating the dose or rate of administration. Frequently, …
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Predictors of emergency colectomy in patients admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital with acute severe ulcerative colitis between1st January 2003 and 1st January 2013
… which requires urgent and aggressive medical therapy to reduce mortality, morbidity and avoid surgery; the mainstay of treatment is intravenous corticosteroids. To facilitate this process it is essential to identify patients at high risk of poor outcomes and emergency colectomy. Numerous risk …
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Deep Neck Space Infections In Infants At A Tertiary Referral Centre: A Case Review
… in the ICU for 3-9 (average 5.8) days. Empiric intravenous therapy was commenced in all cases, namely, Co-Amoxiclav (4/6) and Piperacillin/Tazobactam (2/6). Amikacin was additionally administered in 1 case for presumed nosocomial respiratory infection prior to DNSI management. Culture-directed …
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A qualitative study of healthcare workers' and patients' perspectives on changing the model of care from outpatient to in-home for the infusion of natalizumab
… with multiple sclerosis receive natalizumab intravenous infusions through an outpatient intravenous therapy service. Using a hospital in the home model to offer people with multiple sclerosis natalizumab infusions in their own home could be an improved model of care for patients. However, no …
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Early vascular access in the critical adult : intraosseous and intravenous approaches.
… Access in the Critical Adult: Intraosseous and Intravenous Approaches When a patient is in a critical condition, early vascular access is necessary to commence a resuscitative attempt however a state of shock may develop due to the patient's condition, leading to peripheral venous shutdown and …
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The genesis and progression of the HIV/AIDS programme in KwaZulu-Natal : implications for learning and intensified action
… all Health Workers administering injections, intravenous therapy etc. assure patients of safety from contracting HIV in the process by showing the sealed sterile materials to a relevant patient/client or relative prior to using them. That the PAAU identifies and invites the Pre-1994 HIV/AIDS …
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Improving a Low-Cost Intravenous Infusion Flow Rate Monitoring Device for Paediatric Care in Humanitarian Healthcare Settings
Gravity led intravenous infusion therapy is associated with significant error, which can lead to incorrect dosing without adequate monitoring. Capacity for monitoring is limited in humanitarian settings with shortages of medical supplies and personnel, and monitoring being reliant on manual …
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Developing a Clinical Referral Pathway for the Management of Difficult Venous Access for Ward Nurses at North Shore Hospital
Peripheral Intravenous (IV) access is a commonly performed clinical procedure in hospitals, used to obtain blood samples or administer medications and fluids by the IV route. Various circumstances such as patients with difficult veins, staffing issues, staff experience, and workload demands …