Orientation to Clinical Training: Intravenous Fluid TherapyLaajuus (1 cr)
Code: 7K00EV54
Credits
1 op
Objectives
The student
- is able to safely prepare equipment for intravenous fluid therapy and drug therapy
- can safely carry out drug additions
- is able under supervision to safely perform peripheral cannulation
- knows how to guide the patient concerning intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion
- knows the principles of asepsis in intravenous fluid and drug therapy
- recognises the ethical responsibility in fluid therapy and blood transfusion.
Content
- preparing the infusion for use and adding the medicine to the infusion
- peripheral vein cannulation
- implementation of fluid therapy and blood transfusion
Prerequisites
Participation in courses on Infection Control and Intravenous Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Pass
The student
- is able to plan and implement intravenous fluid therapy safely
- is able to plan blood transfusion safely
- works professionally and ethically.
Fail
The student puts patient safety at risk.