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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{2} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Intravenous Therapy}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{{\bf{Action:}} IV therapy involves administering fluids via IV catherter to administer medications, supplement fluid intake, give fluid replacement, electrolytes, or nutrients.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Mixed IV meds in a large volume of fluid are given continuously or intermittently in small amounts of fluid.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{IV bolus are given in small amounts of solution (concentrated or diluted) and are injected over a short time (1-2 minutes) depending on the medication} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{2 cm} x{6 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{IV Solutions}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Isonotic}} & Have same osmolality as body fluids; can cause increased risk for fluid overload \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Hypotonic}} & Can exacerbate a hypotensive state \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Hypertnic}} & Irritating to the vein; can cause increased risk of heart failure and pulmonary edema \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Advantaged}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Rapid effects; Precise amounts} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Less discomfort after initial insertion} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Constant therapeutic levels} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Less irritation to subcutaneous and muscle tissue} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Permits use of large volumes of fluid for meds that need more fluid to dissolve} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Permits use of meds that contain irritant properties such as chemotherapy} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Disadvantages}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Fluid overload is possible if the infusion is too large or rapid} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Immediate absorption leaves little time to correct errors} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{IV fluid administration can irritate the lining of the vein} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Failure to maintain surgical asepsis can lead to local and systemic infection} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{x{4 cm} x{4 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Considerations}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Older Adults; Taking anticoagulants; fragile veins & Avoid tourniquets. use BP cuff to prevent hematoma formation \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & Instruct patient to hold hand below heart level \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Avoid using the back of patients hand \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & Avoid rigorous friction while cleaning the site \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Edema in extremities & Apply pressure over selected vein to displace edema \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} & Apply pressure with alcohol pad \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Cannulate vein quickly \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} Obese & Use anatomical landmarks to find veins \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{8.4cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Guidelines}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Add medications to a new IV fluid container, not to one thats already hanging} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Never administer IV medications through tubing that is infusing blood/blood products/parenternal nutrition solutions} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Verify compatibility of meds with IV solutions before infusing a med through tubing that is infusing IV solution} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Ensure the IV is patent before administration.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Flush before and after administration} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Perform assessemts priot to administration} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}