Tag Archives: vascular access devices
Sorbaview Shield Dressing
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
WISVAN
Attended the WISVAN (Wisconsin Vascular Access Network) meeting last night at Fleming’s Steak House in Madison. The Dinner was sponsored by Jenna Mathison at BARD Access System. Thank you Jenna for a great dinner and presentation on your new Midline.
VAD Complications
Spent 24 hours over the past two weeks working with nurses on how to prevent complications from Vascular Access Devices at our annual skills fair. The most important thing to do with every patient no matter what device you are
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
INS Beijing China
It was my pleasure to speak at INS in Beijing on Friday. The presentation was focused on catheter material, Trends in the USA. With many manufactures of PICC lines, it is difficult to choose the correct material. Atillio Di Fore,
Beijing China: PICC Trends
I will be speaking at INS in Beijing China on 7/27 on “Trends in PICC Line Selection” in the US. There is a trend to choose the CT compatible PICC line for our patients. One line for all therapies. When
NPSG 07.04.01
The Joint Commission E-dition on National Patient Safety Goals states: Implement evidenced-based practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections. Thirteen elements of performance were released in January of 2013. Goal number 13 states: “Evaluate all central venous catheters routinely
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
