The guidelines have arrived at the CVAA offices! We can't wait to show you the CVAA Guidelines at the conference! Each week until the launch we will feature a section to give you a sneak peek!

This week, Other Access! The topics included in the Guidelines > Other Access:

• IVAD
• Subcutaneous
• Peripheral Arterial VAD
• Epidural and Intrathecal
• Intraosseous

Some highlights include: 

• How to access IVAD septum using aseptic technique
• When to change noncoring IVAD access needle
• When to consider subcutaneous continuous infusion
• Selecting the appropriate size and type of access device for subcutaneous
• When to use hyaluronidase
• How often to rotate subcutaneous site
• Vein visualization technology
• How to safeguard process of epidural and intrathecal administration
• Stabilizing access site with sterile dressing
• When and when not to use the intraosseous route