Tag Archives: Peripheral IV

Learning Curve for IV Nurses Using Ultrasound Guided Access

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Mary Smith

Information copied from: The Journal of the Association for Vascular Access Volume 20, #1. Spring 2015. Mark J. Ault, MD Ryoko Tanabe, MSN, FNP-C Bradley T. Rosen, MD, MBA, FHM Cedars-Sinai Health System, Los Angeles,

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Implementation of Ethanol Lock Therapy in Peds Patient Reduces Risk of CLABSI

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Mary Smith

Information copied from: The Journal of the Association for Vascular Access Volume 19, #4. Winter 2014. Stephanie Pitts, MSN, RN, CPN, VA-BC Dale Bergamo, MD Carlos Cartaya, MD St Joseph’s Children’t Hospital, Tampa, FL Beth Gore,

Posted in Education, Procedures | Tagged Association for vascular access, AVA, Bloodstream infections, case study, CDC, central line-addociated bloodstream infection, CLABSI, CLABSI Prevention, CVC Catheters, ethanol lock therapy, evidenced based practice, infection rates, intestinal failure, patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, pediatrics, Peripheral IV, PICC lines, vascular access devices | Leave a comment

Best Practice for reducing pain with placing the PIV

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Mary Smith

I had an opportunity to review some of our patient satisfaction surveys. It wasn’t surprising to me that many concerns were about the peripheral IV insert. One patient even stated “It was the most painful thing I ever had

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Vascular Access Device Bundles

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Mary Smith

Using a “bundle” to decrease infection rates with CVC’s (Central Venous Catheters) has decreased infection rates nationally. Many facilities have implemented best practices along with check lists and kits called bundles to achieve these rates. We have focused on central lines,

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Sorbaview Shield Dressing

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mary Smith

AVA Journal article published in 2011 discusses the importance of the securement device for the most common acute invasive procedure, the PIV. With all the PICC’s, Port’s and Central Catheters getting all the attention these days, we must nor forget

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