P57 Paediatric IV therapy workshop

Course summary

This course is ideal for practitioners who work with children in acute care or in the community. It is relevant for those who are new to IV therapy and for those that would like to review their knowledge of current evidence based paediatric intravenous therapy practice.

Who should attend?

Paediatric Nurses
Paediatric Nurse Practitioners
Nurse Practitioners
Community Nurses
Paramedics

Important notes

Course material, certificates of attendance and evaluations provided.

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	8 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

To explore both peripheral and central venous access and associated devices.
To review and discuss theoretical and practical principles for preparing and administering IV therapy
To be more aware of the professional, legal, and ethical issues of intravenous therapy for the paediatric patient.
Document appropriately

Course programme

Definition of IV therapy and its purpose
Ways of delivering intravenous therapy (continuous, intermittent, bolus injection) and routes available including emergency, short term and long term.
Devices: Peripheral venous access/Central venous access
Preparing IV therapy including aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT)
Administration of IV therapy including pump devices and ANTT
Securing devices and maintaining line patency including the practitioner’s responsibilities for the IV site.
Fluids and total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Drug calculations
Drug compatibility and instability
When things go wrong.
Professional, legal, and ethical issues of paediatric IV therapy
Documentation

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