rnseb65

rnseb65 has 15 years experience and specializes in Vascular Access.

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1. Ultrasound for Peripheral IV's

   rnseb65 replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Infusion

   we have been using ultrasound for peripheral iv access for several years now. I started this several years ago in the ER for a patient that we knew very well. It has been a life saver! It has also increased our skill level on the machine. SUE:yeah:

2. IV tubing change

   rnseb65 replied to Judy T's topic in Infusion

   Our hospital recently changed our policy from 72 hours to 96 hour change on the primary tubing. SUE:nurse:

3. Removing an IV Dressing without pain???

   rnseb65 replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion

   Always peel dressing in the same direction the hair lays on the arm while holding the skin taut. peel it off as a unit. SUE:nurse:

4. tissue necrosis proximal to a-line

   rnseb65 posted a topic in Safety

   Hello, I am researching a potential cause for tissue necrosis that has occurred in the arm above where a previous a-line had been. Most of the patients were in cvicu and the symptoms did not occur until the patients went to the cardiac telemetry unit...

5. Data Collection

   rnseb65 replied to Madam PICC's topic in Infusion

   I say any time you walk out of the patient's room with a PICC line in the SVC it is a successful placement. :yeah:SUE

6. peripheral iv's using ultrasound

   rnseb65 replied to cupcake25's topic in Infusion

   We use ultrasound frequently for IV access. We generally place them in the upper arm/bicep area. This has been very helpful in the ER when someone with limited access needed a site quickly. It can be a lifesaver and help reduce repeated sticks. I als...

7. Arterial Line extravasation

   rnseb65 posted a topic in Infusion

   I need some information. Has anyone had issues with tissue necrosis occurring above a previous A-line site? We have had 4-5 in the last 18 months. There was no peripheral line in that arm, no evidence that the patient had anything but the A-line ther...

8. Arterial Line Extravasation

   rnseb65 posted a topic in MICU

   I need some information. Has anyone had issues with tissue necrosis occurring above a previous A-line site? We have had 4-5 in the last 18 months. There was no peripheral line in that arm, no evidence that the patient had anything but the A-line ther...