Peripheral and Central Venous Device Review Online Course
Many facilities employ nurses that have previously had IV education and/or IV Certification but need a refresher course or a course that updates the staff to the latest infusion standards of practice which have changed significantly over the years. For a limited time we are offering a 30% off coupon code on the purchase of this course. For individuals use the coupon code of IVCERT30 to receive your discount, and for facilities wishing to purchase this course for staff, send an email to sales@pedagogy-inc.com and let us know how many staff members need education.
Peripheral and Central Venous Access Device Review is a 5 contact hour infusion refresher course has been designed to provide basic conceptual and operational knowledge to nurses and nursing assistive personnel who have had previous “IV Certification” or infusion courses and would like to review the current infusion therapy standards. As the science of infusion therapy advances and technology expands, it is imperative that all healthcare clinicians and nurses practicing infusion therapy remain current in their knowledge of infusion therapies, principles, techniques, equipment and the latest in infusion evidence based practices. The Infusion Nurses Society (INS), recognized as the global authority in infusion nursing, released in 2011 the updated Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice. The INS sets the accepted standards for infusion nursing practice for all healthcare settings. This course is based on the current best practices as defined by the Infusion Nurses Society and other governing bodies that influence infusion therapy practice.
The skills competency checklists for all infusion related procedures is available in the “Resources” section of the course.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- List specific measures that will protect against malpractice suits
- Identify methods of fluid regulation
- Demonstrate the correct calculation of an IV flow rate
- State the appropriate venous access device for the therapy ordered
- Identify complications of IV therapy; it’s cause, prevention and treatment
- Identify the various types of central lines
- Describe assessment criteria and documentation required for patients with central venous access devices, IV related procedures, complications and interventions
Chapter 1: Legal Issues
Regulatory Agencies and Governing Bodies
Components of a Complete Physicians Order
Legal Terms and Applications in Nursing
Protective Measures for Guarding against Malpractice Lawsuits
Chapter 2: Peripheral Anatomy and Physiology
The Vascular System: Veins, Arteries and Bone Marrow
The Three Layers of the Vessels and Their Function
Differentiating Arteries from Veins
Veins used in Peripheral Intravenous Therapy
Nerves—Avoiding Damage
Chapter 3: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Water: The Primary Fluid of the Body
Hypovolemia—Dehydration: Assessment, Causes, Treatments
Hypervolemia—Fluid Overload: Assessment, Causes, Treatments
Fluid Compartments
Electrolyte Imbalances: Assessment, Causes, Treatments
Chapter 4: pH, Osmolality and Incompatibilities of Solutions and Medications
pH of Intravenous Solutions and Medications
Tonicity: Isotonic solutions, Hypotonic solutions and Hypertonic Solutions
Incompatibilities
Flushing Protocols
Chapter 5: Fluid Regulation and IV Push
Methods of Fluid Regulation
Patient Considerations in Fluid Regulation
External Factors that Affect the Rate of Flow
Calculation of IV flow rates
IV Push
Chapter 6: Infection Control and Safety Specific to I.V. Therapy
Infection Control
Site Preparation
Administration Set Changes
Dressing Changes
Chapter 7: Peripheral Site and Device Selection
Criteria for Site and Device Selection
3 Types of Peripheral Access
General Considerations of Short Peripheral Access
Veins to Avoid
Special Considerations of the Older Adult
Chapter 8: Peripheral Step by Step Guide
Pre-insertion Procedures
Equipment Determination
IV Bag and Administration Set Preparation
Insertion Procedure—One Handed Technique
Therapy Discontinuation
Chapter 9: Central Line Definition
Reasons for use of a central line
Advantages of a central line
Chapter 10: Central Line Anatomy
Veins used for placement of central venous access devices
Catheter tip placement
Chapter 11: Types of Central Venous Access Devices
Overview of types of central lines
Lumens
Non-valved and valved catheters
Non-tunneled catheters
Tunneled catheters
Implanted ports
PICC or Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
Chapter 12: Advances in Technology; Equipment
Needleless access devices
Flush solutions and syringes
Securement devices
Dressings
Chapter 13: Care and Maintenance of the CVAD
Dressing changes
Assessment
Needleless access device changes
Flushes
Administration set changes
Chapter 14: Central Line Step By Step Guide
Central venous catheter dressing change
Needleless access device change
Central venous catheter flushing
Chapter 15: Complications
Catheter related complications
Systemic complications
Insertion related complications
Chapter 16: Discontinuation of Therapy
Peripheral removal
Removal of midline and PICC devices
Step by step instructions for removal of a central line
Chapter 17: Assessment and Documentation
Documentation of insertions, removal, infiltration or extravasations
Assessment, monitoring, documentation by type of therapy
Chapter 18: Resources
Skill Competency Validation Checklists for all IV related procedures:
Medication Administration
Large Volume Electronic Infusion Device
Peripheral IV Catheter Insertion
IV Push
Administration of Infusate via an Ambulatory Infusion Pump
Accessing a Port
Blood specimen collection from a CVAD
Deaccessing an Implanted Port
Medication Administration
Midline or Central Line Dressing Change
Needleless Connector Device Change