momdogz

momdogz has 22 years experience and specializes in surg., med., geriat., psych, IV.

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1. peripheral iv's using ultrasound

   momdogz replied to cupcake25's topic in Infusion

   AC would be last choice, and only for good reason. Use longer IV cannulas: chances are if you're needing to use U/S to place a PIV, the vessel depth is greater. Using standard PIV lengths increases the complication rates d/t infiltration/extravasat...

2. Ultrasound PICC

   momdogz replied to moonshadeau's topic in Infusion

   Ultrasound guidance for all CVC, including PICC, placement is now the standard. There is a large body of evidence to prove that it reduces complications for patients. Our PICC training program (for qualified RN's and MDs - any state) contains a spec...

3. Picc Line Placement Training

   momdogz replied to LPN30's topic in Career Support

   Go for it! and an early congrats on your BSN. Vascular access is a great field to get into.

4. Picc Line Placement Training

   momdogz replied to LPN30's topic in Career Support

   Are you wanting to get hired into a facility that already has a PICC team? That would be the best. There can be much troubleshooting with PICCs - mostly after you place them, but some with the actual insertion, too. It would be really hard to star...

5. Picc Line Placement Training

   momdogz replied to LPN30's topic in Career Support

   The standard is to be competent in basic PICC placement using ultrasound and modified seldingers technique, and be able to place 5 PICCS independently under supervision. Our IV team has been training folks to place them for years, and I can guarante...