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IV Medication

Links

• Dosage Help
• Brush Up on Your Drug Calculation Skills
• NEPS Medication Module
• Dosage Calculations Module 1 - Measurement Systems
• Dosage Calculations Module 2 - Calculations for Oral Drugs
• Dosage Calculations Module 4 - Intravenous Fluids
• Dosage Calculations Module 5 - Pediatrics
• Dosage Calculations Module 6 - Fractions and Decimals
• Dosage Calculations Module 3 - Calculations for Injectable Drugs

Videos

Administration of InjectionsThis program details important aspects of intramuscular injection. It discusses the action of the medicines, safety considerations, site selection, and proper injection technique. It also covers patient care during the injection and patient education.
• Part 1 (17 min)
Administration of Intravenous MedicationsThis program presents an overview of the three methods commonly used for IV medication administration. It provides guidance regarding drug reference information, emphasizing the importance of accurate dilution of medications as well as the proper rate of infusion. The steps for preparation of an IV medication supplied in powdered form and the method to calculate the volume of fluid necessary for required medication concentration are also discussed and demonstrated. Safety issues specific to IV administration and site assessment
• Part 1 (11 min)
• Part 2 (21 min)
• Part 3 (25 min)
Medication Administration and Error PreventionOpens with an overview of the Six Rights of Medication Administration. Through hospital-based scenarios depicting each of these rights, the program shows how errors happen and demonstrates the steps that can prevent them. The program closes with a teaching scenario.
• Part 1 (29 min)