central venous catheter,help....

[iyad]

Dear friends...

i need to prepare a learning package about the central venous catheter for my icu unit,it should be comprehinsive information about cvp line from a-z im trying the websites but its not enough...any help i need a more detailed and professional information.definition,type,ports,pictures,care of line,how to read,to zero,complication,trouble shooting...any help plz...

regards

[Artemis2]

Have you thought about talking to the manufacturer of the catheter you are currently using. The Arrow catheter is the one I am most familiar with but there are many, many, others. The medical supply companies have account representatives who can provide an abundance of detailed material on their catheters and should be happy to do it. Combine this with a critical care textbook and you should be in business. You can also go to an anesthesiologist or CRNA for help. just a couple of ideas....

[nurse_ange1]

I would suggest reviewing the material in Nursing Made Incredibly easy IV book, has a great chapter on CVC. Also, the Plummers Principles of IV THerapy has an extensive chapter on the same. These chapters could give you a great start. Also, what about contacted other major hospitals in your area to request a copy of theirs?

[dfk, RN, CRNA]

my guess, iyad, is that someone with more than not extensive knowledge should be preparing a learning packet.. use what you know, perhaps what helps you learn and remember.. the learning curve is not the same for everyone, nor feasable. perhaps ask around what method people prefer.. as for info, the company's may end up being too 'wordy', especially for those just learning. i agree with previous post that asking CRNA/MDA can always offer some useful info, but lack of knowledge makes it difficult to be the wall behind the teaching..

[iluvivt, BSN, RN]

do you have an infusion nurse or specialist on staff to assist you. This is a big project if done comprehensively. I made a PICC chart for our hospital since the PICCS we now use have so many features and some different functions. The main catergories you will need to cover are tunneled vs non-tunneled. Tunneled lines are thr chest groshong,hickman and broviac as well as the perm a cath and other tunneled dialysis catheters and the non-tunneled lines such as the percutaneousely placed single,dual and triple lumen lines that can be placed through the femerol,jugular subclavian,basilic,cephalic and brachial veins.The PICC line is not considered a short term line as a triple lumen internal jugular line would be. They are considered an intermediate type access and can stay in place generally up to a year (though I have seen longer) There is also the Venous access port to discuss and the short term dialysis/apheresis catheter and Swan-Ganz .This is a big topic because it is not just knowing the types it also is the nursing care required for each,complications for each,infection risk foe each and etc and they do vary quite a bit.....Get an IV nurse to help you

[cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN]

do you have an infusion nurse or specialist on staff to assist you. This is a big project if done comprehensively. I made a PICC chart for our hospital since the PICCS we now use have so many features and some different functions. The main catergories you will need to cover are tunneled vs non-tunneled. Tunneled lines are thr chest groshong,hickman and broviac as well as the perm a cath and other tunneled dialysis catheters and the non-tunneled lines such as the percutaneousely placed single,dual and triple lumen lines that can be placed through the femerol,jugular subclavian,basilic,cephalic and brachial veins.The PICC line is not considered a short term line as a triple lumen internal jugular line would be. They are considered an intermediate type access and can stay in place generally up to a year (though I have seen longer) There is also the Venous access port to discuss and the short term dialysis/apheresis catheter and Swan-Ganz .This is a big topic because it is not just knowing the types it also is the nursing care required for each,complications for each,infection risk foe each and etc and they do vary quite a bit.....Get an IV nurse to help you

I dont' think an IV nurse would know more about a CVP than an ICU nurse...It's placed by a physician and cared for and maintained by ICU nurses.

Since we haven't heard from the OP since his post over a year ago, I'm assuming that he did fine with the project.

[dfk, RN, CRNA]

I dont' think an IV nurse would know more about a CVP than an ICU nurse...It's placed by a physician and cared for and maintained by ICU nurses.

Since we haven't heard from the OP since his post over a year ago, I'm assuming that he did fine with the project.

or by a CRNA.. :)

[cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN]

or by a CRNA.. :)

You're right. My apologies...

[dfk, RN, CRNA]

You're right. My apologies...

apologies not needed..

just giving ya' the business.....