as in discontinuing (removal) a central venous access device. Certainly, many of us have discontinued a central venous access device (central line) before. No big deal, right? One key element to remember when discontinuing a CVAD is to include precautions to prevent air embolism. Air embolism from removal of central lines can occur when a…
By now, we should know the difference between a vein and an artery, right? I hope so, because we’ve learned this in nursing school unless you’ve forgotten those trivial matters, like names of veins and arteries. This could be the case especially when you don’t often use the names of the veins and arteries in…
..many facilities/organizations have them, some don’t. Many nurses know what their IV policies and procedures are, others don’t have a clue or don’t even know they should have one. Others say…yeah, we do have them but here’s what we do! Borrowed from a previous post- “Terms of Confusion” about Policies and Procedures: Policies are the established rules…
Nope, it’s not about the three magi, triple crown or the blessed trinity. It’s about this blog being around for 3 years. This week, the Infusion Nurse Blog is celebrating its 3rd year blog anniversary!!! As I always do at each anniversary, here are the top five most read posts this year: 1. “Just Say No”:…
here are a few FDA recalls you might want to know…. 1. Class 1 Recall for Carefusion Alaris Infusion Pump Model 8015 – read notice here The issue: FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class I Recall of the Alaris PC unit, model 8015. A component on the PC unit power supply board is causing…
Today is Independence Day. Happy 4th of July to those here in the United States of America. Both as a citizen and a registered nurse practicing in the US, I am always grateful for the freedom and liberty we enjoy in our country. As an RN, I feel lucky and privileged that we are able…
Yes, if you haven’t heard yet, that over the counter acetaminophen in a bottle you have in your medicine cabinet, is now available as an intravenous infusion . IV acetaminophen (Ofirmev) is indicated for the management of mild to moderate pain; the management of moderate to severe pain with adjunctive opioid analgesics; and the reduction of fever. It…
The poll results are in: 1. Do you think an RN should wear gloves when palpating for veins prior to venipuncture? Yes: 47 Votes 42% No: 65 Votes 58% 112 readers took the poll, and 58% said they think an RN should not wear gloves when palpating veins prior to venipuncture. 47% said they…
This is one of the frequent question I get when I am teaching a peripheral IV class. Of course, I have an answer (and opinion – no surprise there..:-) ) but before I share mine, please take this very short poll and let me know what you do or what you think. The poll…
After a week of celebrating our profession comes the day we celebrate our mothers. May 13 is Mother’s Day! Unless you live under a rock, there’s no way one would forget this special day, thanks to all the commercials on TV! This particular commercial caught my attention.. I know we can all relate…
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