Abstract
This chapter will introduce the concept of delivering precise volumes of intravenous fluids, medications, and blood products without programmable infusion pumps, which may not be available in in resource-limited settings. The authors include a brief case to illustrate how to calculate the rate of intravenous fluid delivery. The chapter also includes patient safety considerations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Pediatric Procedural Adaptations for Low-Resource Settings |
Subtitle of host publication | a Case-Based Guide |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 177-189 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030999551 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030999544 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- Drip count
- Infusion pumps
- Intravenous fluid