Alternatives to intravenous (IV) therapy include oral medications, subcutaneous injections, intramuscular injections, and transdermal patches. Additionally, inhalation therapies can deliver medications directly to the lungs. For hydration, oral rehydration solutions may be used, and for some patients, enteral feeding via a feeding tube can be an alternative. Each method has its own indications and suitability based on the patient's condition.
list of alternatives
Alternatives was created in 1994.
It would depend on the institutions policy on peripheral IVs. The chest and/or breast is an uncommon area for a peripheral IV to be inserted. There is no evidence to support a peripheral chest IV. Insertion of a chest and/or breast IV is potentially dangerous, and a very high risk. If the IV extravasates, the recipient would be at risk for a skin burn to the loss and or disfigurement of a breast, especially the woman. The question the nurse should ask before placement of the chest IV should be, "does the risk out weigh the benefit?" I would strongly recommend other alternatives for intravenous access, i.e intraosseus, central venous catheter, picc, etc.
Yes, IV vancomycin can cause a bad taste in the mouth as a side effect, although it is not very common. This unpleasant taste may result from the medication itself or its effects on the gastrointestinal system. If the taste persists or is bothersome, it's important to discuss it with a healthcare provider for potential alternatives or solutions.
what are alternatives for food additives?
Why is the i written I in iv? why is Iv written like that instead of iv.
Wells and cisterns are alternatives to aqueducts.
The School Of Alternatives was created in 2002.
Competitive Alternatives was created in 1996.
"three alternatives". "alternative" was one of two choices - and that "three alternatives" was a contradiction in terms.
iv or IV = 4
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