Fast Facts for Nurses about Home Infusion Therapy by Gorski Lisa A. MS RN HHCNS-BC CRNI FAAN;

Author:Gorski, Lisa A., MS, RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI, FAAN;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 2017-04-26T00:00:00+00:00

PATIENT SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS

■The patient and family are motivated and willing and capable of participating in infusion management.

■The patient is clinically stable.

The patient is exhibiting signs of mild to moderate dehydration; treatment of severe dehydration would not be appropriate in the home.

The patient is at known risk for dehydration (e.g., expected side effects with chemotherapy, and hyperemesis gravidarum).

■An appropriate infusion route is selected.

Short peripheral IV catheters, midline peripheral catheters, or PICCs are common VADs that may be used for fluid replacement.

SC route is appropriate for older adults or other adults with limited venous access and no existing VAD.

■The home environment is safe, clean, with adequate refrigeration space, and the patient has ready access to a telephone.

■Reimbursement is verified.

Private third-party payers vary in coverage.

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