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Guidelines for intravenous therapy in elderly: a bibliographic research

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.

Guidelines for intravenous therapy in elderly: a bibliographic research

Urheber*in: Oliveira, Daniela Fernandes de Lima; Azevedo, Rosemeiry Capriata de Souza; Gaíva, Maria Aparecida Munhoz

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Alternative title
Diretrizes para terapia intravenosa no idoso: pesquisa bibliográfica
Directrices para la terapia intravenosa en los idosos: investigación documental
ISSN
2175-5361
Extent
Seite(n): 86-100
Language
Englisch
Notes
Status: Veröffentlichungsversion; begutachtet (peer reviewed)

Bibliographic citation
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 6(1)

Subject
Sozialwissenschaften, Soziologie
Soziologie, Anthropologie
Medizinsoziologie
Gerontologie, Alterssoziologie
Gesundheit
Planung
alter Mensch
Richtlinie
Arzneimittel
Prophylaxe
Krankenpflege
Therapie
Wissen

Event
Geistige Schöpfung
(who)
Oliveira, Daniela Fernandes de Lima
Azevedo, Rosemeiry Capriata de Souza
Gaíva, Maria Aparecida Munhoz
Event
Veröffentlichung
(when)
2014

DOI
URN
urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-54738-7
Rights
GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften. Bibliothek Köln
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  • Zeitschriftenartikel

Associated

  • Oliveira, Daniela Fernandes de Lima
  • Azevedo, Rosemeiry Capriata de Souza
  • Gaíva, Maria Aparecida Munhoz

Time of origin

  • 2014

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