Melissa posted on September 06, 2018 09:43
Thanks to all who share their knowledge! CVAA National members have access to the full discussions here:
> Asked August 6: Hi everyone, I'm wondering if someone has a protocol for flushing the Line between two IV medications in intermittent perfusion ? The remaining medication loss in tubing is important up to 19 cc in primary administration and more in secondary. Thanks in advance for any help [4 replies to date]
> Asked August 8: Vital signs during infusion therapies - routine schedules vs. prn [5 replies to date]
> Asked August 15: A public health unit has requested a video of the proper way to access veins to take blood (e.g., for platelet-rich plasma facials), so that they can ensure those providing this service in clinics are following safe practice and infection control. I cannot find any online videos that I am happy with. Many do not show hand hygiene or skin prep. Please can anyone recommend a video that demonstrates the 'proper' technique? [No replies to date - can you help?]
> Asked August 18: Vein visualization technology [4 replies to date]
> Asked August 22: Does anyone limit how many times intermittent peripheral IV access devices (saline lock) are accessed? Is there a best practice standard? [5 replies to date]
> Asked August 23: Hickman [7 replies to date]
> Asked August 24: Ultrasound guided PIV insertion [6 replies to date]
> Asked August 27: I am looking for education, courses, or training on vascular access/infusion therapy in the Maritimes region. [3 replies to date]
> Asked August 27: Should the caps on central lines be changed between and/or after transfusion of blood or blood products? [4 replies to date]
> Asked August 30: When a community nurse meets a client whose Port a Cath has not been flushed for several months, should the client be referred to hospital for a first flush, before starting routine flushing with the community nurse? [4 replies to date]
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