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    PICC line question

    IVRUS replied to FDBMath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree that any IV catheter placed in a sterile fashion, should have its dressing changes done in a sterile fashion.. But the discontinuation of said catheter, unless you are doing cultures, as one...
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    Infusion question

    IVRUS replied to Ivana rn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The concept of a "virgin line" or not being able to give the drug the way you discussed is only applicable if the reason you are needing to switch sites is because of infection. If the first line...
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    PICC hands on training- CA,suggestions?

    IVRUS replied to quincycin's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

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    Infusion question

    IVRUS replied to Ivana rn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Ivana, Usually the reason patients have two IV catheters in at once is either to administer incompatible meds or to use the other one if the first one fails. I would definitely move the medication to...
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    Opportunity of a Lifetime Update

    IVRUS replied to MrsJt's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Well, I don't know if you want to hear my thoughts or not, but I believe that when a door like this closes on you, it truly wasn't meant to be anyway. Whether it would have put my license in...
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    IV starts in the AC/antecubital- how do you keep from bleeding?

    IVRUS replied to lfolou's topic in General Nursing

    If one uses the Introcan Safety 3, one will not be exposed to patients blood as it is a valved peripheral IV
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    PICC line companies

    IVRUS replied to kynurse62's topic in General Nursing

    We charge all our PICC placements per their Infusion Contract. Some companies charge 350, for an uncomplicated US placement, while others charge 600 or more. Some pricing includes the navigation...
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    Opportunity of a Lifetime

    IVRUS replied to MrsJt's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Well, IV therapy is the most invasive procedure we as nurses perform on a patient. Some take this too lightly. And, please remember, IV therapy is much, much more than "sticking" someone. I'd...
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    Changing the PPV on PICC Line

    IVRUS replied to yelworc123's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks ILUVIVT.. I see
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    Changing the PPV on PICC Line

    IVRUS replied to yelworc123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that not all institutions change their caps after they draw blood from them, but then I have to wonder, even with those that have a clear housing, are you clearing ALL traces of blood? And,...
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    Changing the PPV on PICC Line

    IVRUS replied to yelworc123's topic in General Nursing

    How one flushes an IV catheter depends on the needleless cap on its end. Valved or non-valved, it doesn't matter. There are Negative, Neutral and Positive displacement devices. If your needleless...
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    Question about getting my RN in Illinois and going to Colorado after

    IVRUS replied to Katierichie's topic in General Students

    What I was trying to tell the OP was that Illinois is NOT part of the compact. So, where she puts roots, should be a state that is part of the compact if she is planning on traveling to other states....
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    Question about getting my RN in Illinois and going to Colorado after

    IVRUS replied to Katierichie's topic in General Students

    Well, personally, I'd take the NCLEX in Colorado, and declare it then as my home state. Then, since Colorado is part of the nrsg compact, you can work in any state without relicensing as long as it...
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    Entering the world of infusion nursing

    IVRUS replied to kmn0601's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    CRNI Exam Study Guide and Practice Questions booklet can be purchased on the Infusion Nursing Society Website.
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    General IV Filter question

    IVRUS replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    Good Post ILUVIVT... But also remember that the TPN that can infuse via .22 micron filter is one that is without LIPIDS. AND, The filters should NEVER be ADD ONs. Filters should be an integral part...
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    Drawing from Previously existing IV?

    IVRUS replied to js6522's topic in General Specialties

    First, why are you stopping your medication(s) and then waiting TEN MINUTES. That is crazy, imo. The blood flow running through the SVC is over 2000mls/minute. Two minutes is standard practice,...
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    Flushing a central line

    IVRUS replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming that you drew up two separate doses into ONE syringe. That's the first mistake. One should not draw up both doses into one syringe, give a partial dose, then come back later to give...
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    New infusion center...new protocols

    IVRUS replied to MCU1187's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Feraheme has an Okay pH and Okay Osmolarity as far as that goes... But the pH or Osmolarity of a drug cannot be the only thing one looks at. Take Naficillin, for example, it too has an Okay pH and...
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    Measuring picc length

    IVRUS replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Agreed. And that is why, I believe, only the Vascular Access RN should be declotting
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    Measuring picc length

    IVRUS replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    "Personally, I think the groshong piccs make the most sense because they're trimmed from the outside after the picc is inserted to the correct depth, but I've been told this type is more difficult to...
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    Blown ac vein

    IVRUS replied to mommynurse11's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I would explain to this patient that having an IV catheter in the ACF is not a good idea. The damage to the smooth bed of endothelial cells causes the start of phlebitis and thrombosis secondary to...
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    New grad to infusion nursing?

    IVRUS replied to Floppydrago's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    You definitely want to get some hands-on clinical experience under your belt before you delve into Infusion Nursing, or being a vascular access nurse. I was a renal nurse for two years prior to going...
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    Outpatient infusion center standards/protocols and equipment

    IVRUS replied to ivyleaf's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I don't have the correct number of fingers to count that many violations!!! Exit stage left... I too would not subject my license for this "infusion
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    PORT TIPS

    IVRUS replied to nonnocere808's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I find that having a patient in a sitting position, with her shoulders slightly forward, but head turned away, works best in the case you described, especially if they are FLUFFY on their chest....
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    Question about broviac! Urgent please HELP!

    IVRUS replied to dcnurse789's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    AND if it does NOT yield a blood return, it is NOT functioning as a central line needs to, and therefore for all intents and purposes, is non-functioning. A nurse should never ignore this, and yes, I...