Elizabeth (Liz) Campbell – Update Your Infusion Therapy Toolbox

Today, every nurse has had to deal with infusion therapy at some point. No matter what your specialty, location or specialization, you are likely to see intravenous catheters every day. It is possible to be the most current in your facility.

 Elizabeth (Liz) Campbell – Update Your Infusion Therapy Toolbox

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• The #1 thing you can do today to improve outcomes & practice
• All the most recent technologies are now available
• Venous access device updates: Peripheral & central
• Infusion therapy: Common myths and misconceptions
• The changes Infusion Standard of Care You Can’t Afford to Miss

Ever wondered what a centralline looks like? Do you want to know the difference between a PICC or a midline? Infusion therapy can bring many frustrations and challenges. There are constantly changing best practices guidelines. These best practices guidelines are constantly evolving.-In depth seminar: You will have the unique chance to learn hands-on-Observe real-life video procedures and get to know actual catheters!

Today, every nurse has had to deal with infusion therapy at some point. No matter what your specialty, location or specialization, you are likely to see intravenous catheters every day. You can keep your facility up-to-date. You will be able to understand the latest technology trends and strategies through the sharing of case studies and stories. This seminar will help you to be a leader in device management within the company.

Liz Campbell, RN, MSN, CRNI®, is excited to pass along her knowledge and experiences as an infusion nurse specialist – with you. Liz will be using the latest standards from the Infusion Nurses Society® to your practice. You will have a solid and up-to-date toolbox to help you prevent problems, improve outcomes, and keep current on the practice standards.

OUTLINE

Peripheral Venous Catheters

• What number does your patient require?
• Site assessment
  • How often
  • Who?
• Infusates
  • Hydration
  • Antibiotics
  • Pain Medications
• Complication
  • Infiltration (scale).
  • Extravasation
  • Phlebitis is (scale)
  • Nerve injury
  • Infection

Central Venous Access Devices

• Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
• Implanted port
• Tunneled jugular
• Site assessment
• Complications
  • Phlebitis
  • Nerve injury
  • Occlusion
  • Infection
  • Air embolism
  • Thrombosis
  • Malposition
  • Catheter damage
• Take care of your property and keep it maintained
• How to find the best tip location

Regulation of Infusion Therapy

• Who sets the standards?
• What kind of support is available?
  • Infusion Nurses Society
  • Association for Vascular Access
  • Oncology Nurses Society

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Practice Updates

• Infusion Standard of therapy practice
• Guidelines for the SHEA
• ONS guideline

Technology/Ultrasound

• Examples of inserts in video
• Peripheral catheter
• Insertion PICC
• Tip location

Enhancing Outcomes

• Bundles of central line services
• Care and maintenance for central lines
• Rotation of peripheral catheters
• Correct access to prescribed therapy
• Injuries
• Poor outcomes
• Excellent outcomes

OBJECTIVES

1. Analyze what is the most up-To-Date practice standards
2. To be able prevent complications from venous access devices, it is important to explain their causes.
3. Three new strategies are suggested to help you improve your infusion practice.
4. Examine the most up-to-date access and infusion technology.
5. Follow the latest SHEA/CDC guidelines.
6. You can distinguish between case studies that led to excellent and poor outcomes.