IV Therapy has its roots in the Middle Ages

I.V. THERAPY HISTORY I. Origin of Intravenous Injection 1628 - Wm. Harvey - discovery of circulation of blood led to further experimentation. 1656 - Sr. Christopher Wren - used a quill and bladder; injected opium into drops. 1662 J.D. Major made first successful injection in man. 1665 - A dying animal was successfully transfused with the blood of another. 1667 - A Parisian 15 year old boy was first successful human transfused with the blood of a lamb. Led to many problems and death. 6. 1687 Edict of Church and Parliament animal to man transfusions prohibited in Europe 150 years lapsed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Landmark in Development of IV Process Dr. James Blandell, English O.B., proved animal blood was unfit for man, only human blood is safe. 2. 1900 Dr. Karl Landsteiner proved not all human blood is alike. 3. 1935 - Slow drip continuous method of transfusion was published by two English physicians 4. Pyogens introduced in the solutions were a problem. 5. 1940 A nurse was assigned as I.V. Therapist at Mass General Hospital, prerequisite to perform venipuncture successfully. 6. NS Used at first in early 1900s fluid and electrolyte knowledge grew and today more than 200 commercially prepared IV fluids are available. 7. 1965 - University of Penn- nutrient given IV to dogs research led to todays total parenteral nutrition. (Dr. Stanley Dudrick). 1. Early Modern Equipment Metal needle was used prior to World War II. 1945 Development of plastic catheter due to frequency of infiltrations. Glass container used first individually packed/prepared by hospital pharmacy later by major company as enclosed unit. 4. Plastic containers introduced in 1970s. 1. 2. 3. Current Events 1. 80% of hospitalized patients receive IV Therapy. 2. Large percentage of medications are administered by IV 3. IV Therapy becoming more widely used extended care facilities and in home care situations. 4. More widespread use of long-term, central venous access. 5. IV Therapy has become a sub-specialty in nursing. A. National Intravenous Therapy Association. (N.I.T.A.) established standards of practice in 1985 B. Development of the IV Nurse Specialist

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History Of Iv Therapy In The Philippines History Of Iv Therapy In The Philippines Historical Background ORIENTATION TO THE COURSE STATUS OF IV THERAPY IN THE PHILIPPINES HISTORY OF IV THERAPY IN THE PHILIPPINES Philosophy * Envisions itself to be a cohesive, pro-active, professional association, committed to excellence in nursing. * Believes that safe and quality nursing care to patients is the primary responsibility of nurses. * Believes that those who practice I.V. therapy nursing are only those R.N.s who are adequately trained and have completed the training requirements prescribed by ANSAP. * RA 7164 The Philippine Act of 1991 Sec. 27 (a) Art. V states that I.V. injection is within the scope of nursing practice. * 1993 Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice was established. * October 1993 Training for Trainers for ANSAP Board Members and Advisers. * February 4, 1994 PRC-BON Resolution No. 08 * June 9-11, 1994 Training for Trainers at Cagayan de Oro City. * May 17, 1995 Protocol Governing Special Training on the Administration of I.V. Injections Is this essay helpful? Join OPPapers to read more and access more than 650,000 just like it! for RNs adopted ANSAP's I.V. Nursing Standards of Practice. * 2002 Special Committee by ANSAP in collaboration with PRC-BON was founded. * RA 9173 Philippine Nursing Law of 2002. * August 25, 2006 Nursing Standards on Intravenous Practice 7th ed was released. Why do we need to be updated regarding I.V. therapy? * More medications are being administered intravenously now than before. * Nurses are assuming greater responsibilities related to I.V. medication administration. * Many technical improvements have been made in equipment, and innovative as well as time-saving measures have been developed to increase the efficacy of the therapy. STANDARDS ON IV THERAPY 1. Initiation Technique 2. Drug Administration 3. Maintenance 4. Termination 5. Documentation 6. Infection Control and Complications