Extract:
“An infusion nurse specializes in the practice of infusion therapy—the administration of IV medications or fluids. This type of therapy is delivered to patients of all ages and populations across all health care settings. Infusion therapy is essential when a patient’s treatment cannot be given via other routes, such as oral.”
“The infusion nurse’s primary focus is patient safety, as demonstrated through the comprehensive management of all patient infusion needs, including planning for and inserting the vascular access device (VAD). A VAD is used to access the veins and can range from short PIVCs to peripherally inserted central catheters, implanted ports, central venous catheters, and tunneled catheters.”
Reference:Miller C. Infusion Nursing. Am J Nurs. 2023 Jan 1;123(1):21. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000911512.85364.f8. PMID: 36546381.