1. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance
a. Body Fluids
b. Fluid Compartments
c. Fluid Regulation
d. Fluid Movement
e. Acid-Base Balance & Imbalance
f. Fluid Measurement (I & O, Diagnostics)
2. IV Fluid Administration
a. Solutions
b. Equipment
c. Site selection
d. Rate Calculation
e. Site Care
f. Prevention of complications
1) Infection
2) Air embolism
3) Circulatory overload
4) Phlebitis
5) Infiltration
g. Venipuncture Techniques
h. Intermittent Access Devices
i. Discontinuing IV
3. Administration of Blood Products
a. Type and Crossmatch
b. Initiating and Monitoring Transfusions
c. Transfusion Reactions
4. Administration of Total Parenteral Nutrition
a. Indications for TPN
b. TPN Solutions
c. TPN Complications
d. TPN Site care
5. IV Medication Administration
a. Drug compatibility
b. Chemotherapy
c. Administration of Common IV Medications
d. Legal Issues
6. Special Considerations
a. Legal Issues
b. Pediatric Considerations
c. Geriatric Considerations
d. Infection control