Session Summary
This hands-on simulation training workshop includes ultrasound assessment, needling techniques with use of ultrasound and venous peripheral device insertion. Attendees rotate through hands-on stations to gain awareness of procedural confidence. Stations include leading the needle, rapid peripheral vein assessment (RaPEVA) assessment and extended-dwell peripheral IV (EDPIV) insertion.
Objectives
- Use ultrasound scanning to identify anatomical structures, verify vessel health and identify appropriate insertion sites.
- Demonstrate the use of ultrasound for peripheral venous catheter insertion.
- Practice aseptic technique including hand hygiene, gowning, gloving, establishing a sterile field, draping, proper dressing and securement.
Topics
Technology
Population
Adult, Pediatric, Geriatric
Role
Staff
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Successful Completion
Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.
Accreditation
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.
Disclosure
Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.
Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.
Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.
Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.
Refund Policy
Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.