Medicinal Treatment Basics (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

B Medicinal treatment basics 3 cr MEDNU The student shall be able to - understand the process of safe medicinal treatment and its principles in practical work - perform calculations required in medicinal treatment - use key reliable information sources for medicinal treatment - use key medicinal treatment methods and the instruments for administering them correctly and safely - apply the requirements of patient and work safety in his or her actions - commit to using the Medication Passport - utilise evidence-based information in the planning, implementation and evaluation of intravenous drug, infusion, nutrition and blood transfusion treatments - draft an infusion care plan - cannulise a peripheral vein and initiate IV infusion treatment - administer a correct dose of intravenous infusion fluid and drug according to a doctor's prescription - monitor the patient and assess the effects and effectiveness of intravenous drug and infusion treatment, parenteral nutrition and blood transfusion treatment

Content

Contents: - Use of reliable information sources for medicinal treatment (for example: Pharmaca Fennica, the Duodecim drug database) - Drug calculations - Administration of (subcutaneous and intramuscular) injections and inoculation - Medication Passport - Working methods promoting patient and work safety - Prevention of cannula and catheter infections - Cannulating a peripheral vein - Use of fluid transfer sets - Preparing an IV drug for use and administering it - Use of perfusor and infusion pump - Care of a central venous catheter - Performing a blood transfusion