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Guidelines for intravenous therapy in elderly: a bibliographic research
Diretrizes para terapia intravenosa no idoso: pesquisa bibliográfica
Directrices para la terapia intravenosa en los idosos: investigación documental
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Abstract Objective: To know the specific recommendations of intravenous therapy in the elderly. Method: Bibliographical research, the data sources were Policies and Procedures for Infusion Nursing of the Older Adult, Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice, Policies and Procedures for Infusion Nursing, Practi... view more
Objective: To know the specific recommendations of intravenous therapy in the elderly. Method: Bibliographical research, the data sources were Policies and Procedures for Infusion Nursing of the Older Adult, Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice, Policies and Procedures for Infusion Nursing, Practice guidelines for intravenous therapy and Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter Related Infections and analyzed based on content analysis. Results: the professional must know the anatomical and physiological changes of aging, including patients and families in the education process; the puncture site should be greater quantity of subcutaneous tissue and bone support in selecting the catheter considering the smallest gauge possible for therapy prescribed. It is important to obtain a complete history of medications used, including the non-prescribed, phytotherapeutic or homemade preparations. Conclusion: The recommendations show how the elderly are different from young adult; this implies modifications and adaptations in the planning and development of nursing care.... view less
Keywords
knowledge; therapy; planning; prophylaxis; directive; pharmaceutical; nursing; elderly; health
Classification
Medical Sociology
Gerontology
Free Keywords
Katheterisierung
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
Page/Pages
p. 86-100
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 6 (2014) 1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2014.v6i1.86-100
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed