Tag Archives: midlines
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
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
“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
AVA Nashville 2013
Attended the AVA Conference for my first time. What a great event. So many nurses, vendors and speakers that all have an interest in improving patient care. Networking was the best part for me. I was very interested in the
VAD class at Blackhawk Technical College
A big thank you to the nursing students at Blackhawk Technical College. Today we discussed many topics related to Vascular Access Devices. With all the different types of catheters, connectors and caps in our facilities, it is very difficult
Catheter Securement Devices
There are new products on the market for securing the catheter. Many of them can be used to secure different lines. One securement device for all lines aides in the compliance of caring and maintaining these devices. You can use
Ultrasound use for Vascular Access
Ultrasound use for vascular access is being used more frequently for insertion of several vascular access devices. Using ultrasound for vein access in “difficult” patients can decrease the number of attempts and anxiety for our patients. We have a team
Lab Sampling from VAD’s
When drawing labs samples from the vascular access device draw only the volume of blood needed for accurate testing. INS states to consider blood sampling through a short peripheral catheter for patients who require multiple laboratory tests, are at
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
