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Review of infusion therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic

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“During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses were faced with challenges when caring for patients, safely administering intravenous (IV) medications and solutions, and protecting themselves from the virus” Weaver et al (2023).

Infusion therapy competence

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“Participants reported increased confidence (P < .005) and competence (66%) in infusion therapy following the focused clinical experience" Lofton et al (2021).

Principles of intravenous drug infusion in anaesthesia

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The physicochemical properties of different drugs result in very different behaviours, especially following cessation of intravenous infusion” Chambers (2018). Abstract: Intravenous infusions are required when a drug has a short half-life or a narrow therapeutic window. Pharmacokinetic models are employed to calculate the infusion rate for a particular target plasma concentration. While the one-compartment model […]

IV Furosemide administration options – continuous infusion versus intermittent boluses

The administration of loop diuretics in the management of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) whether IV boluses or continuous infusion is still controversial. We intended to evaluate differences between the two administration routes on the thoracic fluid content (TFC) and the renal functions” Ragab et al (2018). Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The administration of loop diuretics in […]

What is the stability of intravenous vitamin C solutions

Our findings suggest that vitamin C solutions of 1.5 g per 50 mL of 0.9% saline and 2.5 g per 50 mL of D5W remain stable for up to 96 hours and do not need to be protected from light” Carr et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: There has recently been a surge of interest in […]

Oral hydration after cisplatin infusion as an alternative to intravenous hydration

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Even though there is no standard regimen, patients receive mostly intravenous hydration before and after cisplatin leading hospitalization during at least one night. Since the feasibility has been published, oral hydration after cisplatin was implemented in our practice” Puisset et al (2018). Abstract: PURPOSE: Hydration is needed before and after cisplatin infusion for reducing the […]

Aggressive fluid therapy for pain control in pediatric acute pancreatitis

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However, most of these interventions are tailored for adult patients and there is a paucity of information regarding the optimal analgesic intervention for pediatric patients suffering from AP in the emergency department” Assadi (2018). Abstract: It has been estimated that the incidence of emergency department visits due to acute pancreatitis (AP) in children is roughly […]

Complications and implications of therapy-related cardiotoxicity

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The future holds promise with enhanced opportunities to use cardioprotectant drugs and biomarkers to prevent and detect early myocardial changes. Infusion therapy nurses must keep abreast of these developments to facilitate their roles as patient educators and advocates in the face of this toxicity’s prevalence” Boyle (2018). Abstract: The growing number of adult long-term cancer […]