Placing Midlines in the ED
Placing a Midline in the Emergency Department is not our first choice for venous access. We are thinking get a PIV in and start treating. The PIV takes about 5 minutes to place. Why not be proactive for our patients
Procedures
Ultrasound for lab draws?
I recently taught the lab staff how to use ultrasound for lab draws. They were so excited to learn this skill. It didn’t take long for them to put this skill to work! We had a “difficult stick” on
Modified Seldinger for Upper arm access
Are you able to insert in the upper arm? Are you accessing with a 7cm 21guage needle? Most nurse placed PICC kits come with a short 22guage angio and a long 7cm 21gauge needle. Which one do you choose? Do
