On its 30th anniversary, Plumer's Principles and Practice of Intravenous Therapy remains the primary source of information on infusion therapy. This completely updated, clear, and concise text meets the caregiver's need for reliable and current coverage of therapy functions, procedures, standards, and equipment. New to this edition: five main sections (Overview of IV Therapy; Assessment & Monitoring; Principles of Equipment Selection and Clinical Applications; Patient-Specific Therapies; and Special Applications); new chapter on documenting and defining evidence-based practice; and updated information on the INS Standards of Practice. Important features include: / Emphasis on health care worker and patient safety / State-of-the-art procedures, techniques, and equipment / Client education, home care management, and procedures highlights / CD-ROM with more than 100 monographs on intravenous drugs. A Brandon-Hill Recommended Title.