aging population;
challenging veins;
elderly;
geriatric;
geriatric practice;
hypodermoclysis;
older adult;
physiologic aging;
rolling veins;
special patient population;
D O I:
10.1097/NAN.0000000000000196
中图分类号:
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号:
1011 ;
摘要:
Older adults are a special patient population who require attention to a variety of issues and considerations related to infusion therapy. The need to alter practice approaches includes vascular access techniques and the administration of intravenous medications, fluids, and blood components. In addition, older adults will manifest very different signs and symptoms related to development of an infection in the body. This article reviews the normal physical changes that occur in their major body systems and discusses recommendations to accomplish successful venous access and correct administration of infusates.
机构:
Vet Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare Syst, Infect Dis Sect 111i, Rm B804,2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USAVet Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare Syst, Infect Dis Sect 111i, Rm B804,2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA
机构:
St Louis Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Div Geriatr Med, St Louis, MO 63104 USA
Jefferson Barracks Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Ctr Geriatr Res Educ & Clin, St Louis, MO 63125 USASt Louis Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Div Geriatr Med, St Louis, MO 63104 USA