This goal of this course is to educate Healthcare Professionals regarding Intravenous Infusion Therapy for children; including how the developmental stage of the child relates to both physical and psychological considerations.
Course Publication Date:
January 17, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Alison Palmer RN, BSN |
| Course No: | IIT010719 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Pediatric Medicine
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the reasons intravenous fluid infusion is used in treating children and infants.
- Be aware of the psychological developmental stages of children and how this relates to both their illness and treatment (including IV’s).
- Develop an understanding of the physiological differences between adults and pediatric patients receiving intravenous infusion therapy.
- Name the common venous access sites in children.
- Be aware of the complications associated with Pediatric Infusion Therapy