Peripheral IV

PIV Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Access

Course time: 1h 56min

Gain an understanding of the procedures and techniques used to place a peripheral line using ultrasound guidance. Learn to identify adjacent anatomical structures and how to master the correct equipment settings for the procedure.

 

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PIV: Pretest

Assess your current knowledge in this subject area with a pretest

PIV: Mid-Test

Assess your knowledge of the material presented in lesson 1 with a mid-test

PIV: Post-Test

Assess your knowledge of the material presented in lesson 1 and lesson 2 with a post-test. Score 80% or higher to receive a certificate of completion.

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Au A et al., Decrease in central venous catheter placement and complications due to utilization of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters [abstract]. American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Congress 2011. October 2011.
Costantino TG, Parikh AK, Satz WA, Fojtik JP. Ultrasonography-guided peripheral intravenous access versus traditional approaches in patients with difficult intravenous access. Am J Emerg Med. Nov 2005;46(5):456-61 [Medline].
G Miles et al., Implementation of a Successful Registered Nurse Peripheral Ultrasound-Guided Intravenous Catheter Program in an Emergency Department
Gregg, SC et al., Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous access in the intensive care unit.
Keyes LE, Frazee BW, Snoey ER, Simon BC, Christy D: Ultrasound-guided brachial and basilic vein cannulation in emergency department patients with difficult intravenous access 
Schoenfeld EM, et al. Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access in the Emergency Department: Patient-Centered Survey
CDC Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
Developing and Sustaining an Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access Program for Emergency Nurses
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence: Guidance on the use of ultrasound locating devices for placing central venous catheters
Real-time two-dimensional ultrasound-guidance for central venous cannulation: a meta-analysis
Standard-length catheters vs long catheters in ultrasound-guided peripheral vein cannulation
Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections
Ultrasonography-guided peripheral intravenous access versus traditional approaches in patients with difficult intravenous access
Ultrasound-assisted cannulation of the internal jugular vein. A prospective comparison to the external landmark-guided technique
Ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous access program is associated with a marked reduction in central venous catheter use...