From the Research
Role of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Intravenous (IV) therapy
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Intravenous (IV) Therapy
- The preparation and administration of IV therapy require safe standards of practice, including calculation skills and knowledge of reconstituting, compatibility, stability, storage, labeling, interactions, dosage, and equipment use 1.
- Best practice standards for the preparation and administration of IV medicines are essential to ensure patient safety, and a systematic review of the literature can inform the development of national guidelines for healthcare professionals 2.
- IV therapy can be used to administer various medications, including opioids for the treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain, and the choice of route (oral or IV) can affect the time to medication administration and patient satisfaction 3.
- IV therapy can also be used to administer other medications, such as olanzapine for the management of agitation, although the use of IV olanzapine remains controversial due to limited evidence evaluating its safety and efficacy 4.
- The administration of IV fluids and medicines in children and young people requires careful management of venous access devices, calculation of fluid requirements, and ongoing care to prevent complications 5.