Infusion Therapy Institute
960 Rand Road, Suite 224
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Program outline:
- Review fundamentals of sonography and identification of blood vessels
- Locate peripheral catheter insertion site with an ultrasound
- Administer local anesthesia for deep and difficult veins
- Brief methods to aseptically insert UGPIV catheter
- Explain UGPIV catheter insertion and troubleshooting techniques
- Practice UGPIV catheter insertion technique
Practice session: Attendees locate and identify veins on each other with an ultrasound and then practice peripheral catheter insertion techniques on a Blue Phantom vein pad.
Key Words: Ultrasound certification Ultrasound IV Placement- IV Certification Program – Ultrasound IV Course for nurses – Ultrasound Guided PIV Certification