Opiods
Used to treat overdoses, can be accessed in your local pharmacy over the counter
what is Narcan
a single dose of any vitamin or medication administered over a short time
A Bolus
Inserted in the subclavian vein, internal jugular vein or femoral vein.
What is a CVC
This term refers to naturally occurring compounds derived directly from the opium poppy plant.
what are Opiates
an important factor in calculating the drops per minute.
Drop Factor
Used to infuse Chemo-medications,IV medication,Nutrition and drawing blood samples.
What is a Hickman?
This broader term includes both natural and synthetic substances that act on certain brain receptors.
what are Opioids
Hypertonic fluid pulling volume into the intravascular space
Fluid Overload
A medical device that is introduced into a patient's blood vessel via a needle through the skin
What is a percutaneous Access device or PICC line?
These synthetic or semi-synthetic drugs fall under the opioid category but are not considered opiates. (3 medications)
What are hydrocodone, oxycodone, and fentanyl?
fluids that provide all nutrients necessary to meet daily requirements for body functioning
Maintenance Therpay
A venous device that is used to infuse medication/fluids in a central circulation, can typically stay in place for 5 years or more.
What is a port a cath?
This is the primary difference between opiates and opioids. What is their origin or source?
What is their origin source
May cause:
Extravasation, Skin Irritation, Tissue Necrosis and/or Hypervoleamia
Mannitol 20%
A venous access that is beneficial to the elderly or anyone with poor venous access and results with fewer complications that does not directly infuse into the peripheral circulation.
what is subcutaneous access?