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Description: MCCCD Approval: 10-27-09 |
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NUC120 2010 Spring – 9999 |
L+L 1.5 Credit(s) 1.5 Period(s) 1.5 Load Occ |
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Radiopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical
Administration for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
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Techniques
for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals used by
the nuclear medicine technologist. Prerequisites: Admission to Nuclear
Medicine Technology program. |
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NUC120 2010
Spring - 9999 |
Radiopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical Administration for the
Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
1. Select and assess appropriate site for intravenous and other routes of administration. (I)
2. Describe the proper techniques for assisting the physician with administration via intrathecal or intracavitary injection. (I,II)
3. Apply and demonstrate aseptic technique used during injection procedures. (I, IV)
4. Place syringe into syringe shield and properly inject using syringe remove syringe shield. (I, IV)
5. Choose appropriate injection equipment in given situations. (II)
6. Explain injection procedures to patients and assess changes needed during the injection process. (III)
7. Demonstrate proper techniques for safe administration of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals using various sites and infusion lines. (IV)
8. Identify complications that can occur in relation to injections and intravenous lines. (IV)
9. Demonstrate the proper technique for removing and disposing of a biohazardous and radioactive intravenous line. (V)
10. Describe the legal scope and regulations pertain to injection practices of the nuclear medicine technologist. (V)
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NUC120 2010
Spring - 9999 |
Radiopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical Administration for the
Nuclear Medicine Technologist |
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I. Routes of Administration
A. Intravenous Administration
1. Site selection
a. Anatomy of commonly used vessels
(1) Arm
(2) Hand
(3) Wrist
(4) Foot
b. Factors affecting site selection
(1) Procedure requirements
(a) bolus
(b) direct stick
(c) slow infusion
(d) blood draw
(e) other requirements of the site
(2) Tissue/vessel quality
(a) Scarring
(b) Thrombosis
(c) Edema
(d) Mastectomy
(e) Loss of sensation
(f) Arteriovenous fistula for dialysis
(g) Patient preference
B. Other Methods of Administration
1. Oral
a. Aseptic technique
b. Techniques for assisting patients whom have difficulty swallowing
2. Intramuscular injection
a. Site selection
b. Aseptic technique
c. Injection technique
3. Inhalation
a. Equipment setup
b. Administration technique
4. Subcutaneous injection
a. Site selection
b. Aseptic technique
c. Injection technique
5. Intradermal injection
a. Site selection
b. Aseptic technique
c. Injection technique
6. Intrathecal injection
a. Role of the technologist
b. Equipment
c. Maintenance of a sterile field
7. Intracavity
a. Role of the technologist
b. Equipment
c. Maintenance of a sterile field
II. Injection Supplies and Equipment
A. Needle Types and Gauges
B. Angiocatheter types and Gauges
C. Types of IV Tubing and Lines
D. Three-Way Stopcock
E. Heplock
F. Other Standard Supplies
III. Patient Preparation and Education
A. Patient Identification
B. Assessment of the Patients Needs
1. Syncope
2. Anxiety
C. Explanation of Procedure
IV. Administration Procedure
A. Aseptic Technique
B. Placement of Tourniquet
C. Methods to Enhance Vessel Access
1. Patient position
2. Selection of site
3. Needle position
D. Entering the Vessel
E. Access Patency
F. Securing the Site
G. Discontinuing the Site
H. Complications
I. Documentation of Pertinent Information
V. Safety and Regulatory Issues
A. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards
C. Biohazardous
D. Radioactive
E. Scope of Practice
F. Legal
Issues