AIMS
To be able to administer sub-cutaneous fluids and monitor those receiving them
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the need for sub-cutaneous fluids
- Know fluids which are suitable to administer subcutaneously
- Know indications for sub-cutaneous fluid administration
- Know how to order sub-cutaneous fluids
- Know how to administer sub-cutaneous fluids
- Be able to calculate flow rates
- Know recommended sites for infusion
- Know some initial checks to undertake to aid patient safety
- Be aware of ways to monitor patients
- Be aware of possible complications
- Be able to complete a sub-cutaneous fluids audit
- Be aware of other documentation relating to sub-cutaneous fluids
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Sub-Cutaneous Fluids
- Understand the need for Sub-Cutaneous Fluids
- Know Fluids which are suitable to be Administered Subcutaneously
- Know Indications for Sub-cutaneous Fluid Administration
- Know how to Order Sub-cutaneous Fluids
Administering Fluids
- Know how to Administer Sub-cutaneous Fluids
- Be able to Calculate Flow Rates
- Know Recommended Sites for Infusion
Checking and Monitoring
- Know some Initial Checks to undertake to Aid Patient Safety
- Be aware of ways to Monitor Patients
Complications
- Be Aware of Possible Complications
Documentation
- Be able to complete a Sub-cutaneous Fluid Audit
- Be aware of other Documentation Relating to Sub-cutaneous Fluids
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