I. Introduction

II. IV Therapy Practice and Regulation

III. Roles and Responsibilities

a. Allied Health Personnel

b. Medical Assistants

IV. Reasons for IV Therapy

a. Maintaining Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

i. Electrolytes

ii. Fluid Movement

iii. Other Fluid Regulation Processes

b. Administering Medications

c. Administering Blood and Blood Products

d. Delivering Nutrients and Nutritional Supplements

V. Types of IV Therapy

a. Peripheral IV Therapy

b. Central IV Therapy

i. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

ii. Central Venous Lines

iii. Implantable Ports