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CVC Insertion Classes for all Disciplines
We build teams and programs all across the US. Some of our smaller facilities may have one or two inserters. We can teach you to be the expert in vascular access and learn to place all devices from the PIV
Are We Choosing the Right Device?
We educate all across the US on insertion of ultrasound guided devices from IV’s, Midlines and PICC’s. The most important process we teach is “Which device” should I place? Device Selection for IV therapy is the first step in the
“Infection Prevention Basics”
When visiting hospitals and other health care settings, one can become much more vulnerable to catching infections. Unfortunately, patients are susceptible to this as well, and about 75,000 in hospitals die each year as a result of these infections. These infections
Bundling and Education?… We approve!
Bundled Interventions, Ongoing Education Can Address Threat of Device-Related Infections “Nurses play a key role in minimizing the occurrence of these infections,” says Elaine Foster, PhD, MSN, RN, dean of nursing and healthcare programs at American Sentinel University. “It’s important
Midline Catheters, Where should we place them?
There has been a lot of discussion on where these devices should be placed. Here is what the 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice State: INS 27. SITE SELECTION: “Select sites in the upper arm, preferred, or secondarily the region
CLABSI’s Who’s accountable?
I was just reviewing the numbers related to CLABSI rates and we still have a lot of work to do! Studies still show that the majority of central lines become infected after day 5 of insertion. Vascular Access Programs and
“Selecting the most appropriate vascular access device”
This article is a must read! Moureau, N. and Chopra, V. (2016) Indications for peripheral, midline and central catheters: summary of the MAGIC recommendations. British Journal of Nursing. 25(8), p.S15-24. Patients admitted to acute care frequently require intravenous access to
Health care workers’ knowledge and practices regarding the prevention of central venous catheter-related infection
Copied from the AJIC January, 1st, 2015 Sameer A. Alkubati, PhD, RN , Nadia T. Ahmed, PhD, RN , Osama N.E. Mohamed, PhD , Akram M. Fayed, PhD , Hayam I. Asfour, PhD, RN Published Online: November 20, 2014 Background Central
UE DVT
Are we seeing an increase in this complication of VAD’s post PICC and Midline placement? It seems like I have been getting more calls on this complication. We need to prevent this complication with our patients. Are we measuring the
