Infusion Therapy Institute
960 Rand Road, Suite 224
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Program outline:
- Review vascular access device (VAD) selection guidelines
- Differences between peripheral catheter, midline, and central vascular access devices
- Describe pH and osmolarity of infusates, irritant, and vesicant medications
- Venous anatomy and peripheral catheter insertion site selection
- Methods to palpate and locate veins
- Peripheral catheter insertion and troubleshooting technique
- Prevention and management of PIV related complications
- Documentation guidelines
Practice Session
Attendees practice to palpate, locate and identify veins on each other and then practice peripheral catheter insertion and troubleshooting techniques on an advanced venipuncture training aid.
