Orientation to Clinical Training, Basics of Intravenous Fluid TherapyLaajuus (1 cr)

Objectives

The student
- is able to implement a patient's intravenous fluid therapy safely;
- is able to add aseptically and correctly calculated medication to intravenous infusion;
- is able to responsibly insert intravenous cannula under supervision;
- is able to guide patients with issues concerning fluid therapy and blood transfusions.

Content

- preparation of infusions and adding the medication
- inserting peripheral cannula, implementing the fluid therapy and blood transfusion

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Infection prevention in nursing and intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusion