The Association for Vascular Access conducted a survey regarding the current clinical practice of vascular access device patency. Tim Spencer RN, APRN, BHSc., Dip.App.Sc., Int. Care Cert., VA-BC joins Judy Thompson MSNEd, RN, VA-BC on this episode of the ISAVE that Podcast series to discuss the results of the survey and how this translates to current clinical practice. Tim explores patency related clinical practice concepts from training, successful restoration, and various devices addressed in the survey. You can also check out the full ISAVE that Webinar Presentation on AVA Academy. A special thanks to Genentech, the sponsor for this podcast episode!00:05 Introduction00:19 Welcome Tim Spencer06:35 A word from episode sponsor Genentech07:20 Strategies to prevent and treat occlusion23:29 Another word from episode sponsor Genentech24:01 Pearls on Patency33:35 Closing remarks33:40 DisclaimerSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Bleeding and oozing from the puncture site after the insertion of a vascular access device is a common problem in clinical practice. Lori Kaczmarek MSN, RN, VA-BC and Tara Fain BSN, RN, VA-BC join us to discuss the recent article published in the Intravascular Quarterly about how bleeding and oozing impacts the integrity of sterile dressings covering devices. Tara talks about her own clinical experiences implementing tissue adhesive as part of a strategy to reduce dressing disruption and early dressing changes at her facility. Check out the latest episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms. For the latest discussion on vascular access, please like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn! Enjoy the show!0:00 Introduction0:48 A word from Adhezion Biomedical1:37 Discussion with Lori Kaczmarek and Tara Fain14:47 A word from Adhezion Biomedical15:15 Continued discussion with Lori and Tara20:57 Outro and Disclaimer23:15 EndSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Ultrasound Guided Insertion is the best practice for the insertion of vascular access devices. There still exists different practices in how US gel is applied and its impact on patient safety and clinical outcomes. Dr. Nancy Moureau PhD, RN, CRNI©, CPUI, VA-BC™ and Emily Smith BS, RDMS, RVT discuss this varying practice and options available to clinicians to help improve clinical outcomes.On the second segment of the podcast Ericka Godoy RN, VA-BC™ joins us as we discuss the value of certification in the specialty of vascular access. Ericka recently passed the boards and she shares her experience studying for the exam with the help of the AVA and Infusion Knowledge Count Down to Your Exam Webinar study bundle. A special thanks to CIVCO the sponsor of this episode of ISAVE That Podcast. 0:00  Introduction2:32  A word from episode sponsor CIVCO3:13  The Role of US Gel in USGPIV Insertion with Dr. Nancy Moureau and Emily Smith19:19  Another word from episode sponsor CIVCO16:25  The Value of Certification in the Specialty of Vascular Access with Ericka GodoySupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

In the practice of vascular access, renal disease is a very sticky subject when it comes to site and device selection. In this episode of the I Save that Podcast series, Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MS, PA-C a practicing Physician Assistant in Interventional Radiology and Tonja Stevens BSN, RN, VA-BC AVA Board of Directors Member and AVA President-Elect take our listeners on a deep dive into the current guidance and best practices for vascular access in this population. For the latest information on vascular access you can check us out on any of your favorite podcast platforms. Enjoy!Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Though ultrasound is the gold standard for guiding peripheral IV insertion, the variability across vascular access practice is extensive. The ISAVE That Podcast returns with a bang in 2021 by welcoming Dr. Nancy Moureau and Dr. Nat Kittisarapong to discuss their recent research on how the inconsistencies in safety products and protocols, variability in the type of gel being used, the cleaning of ultrasound probes and other supplies (and more). This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast is sponsored by Parker Laboratories, Inc.0:00 A word from episode sponsor Parker Labs0:44 Discussion on Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertion with Dr. Nancy Moureau and Dr. Nat Kittsarapong15:30 Another word from episode sponsor Parker Labs16:25 Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertion Challenges During the COVID19 PandemicSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Timely and successful vascular access can be as challenging as it is vital for the pediatric and neonatal portion of the patient population. In December 2020, the Association for Vascular Access published a position paper titled, "Minimum Education and Training for Pediatric and Neonatal IV Insertion for all Clinicians" to provide recommendations to clinicians performing the most common invasive procedure on the tiniest and most fragile of patients. In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and Director of Communications Eric Seger discuss the paper with two of its authors, Mary Beth Hovda Davis, MSN, RN, VA-BC™ and Darcy Doellman, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and then speak with another clinician about how it could impact their practice. Episode sponsored by 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner AngioDynamics.0:00 AngioDynamics Ad 10:52 Breaking down the paper with Mary Beth Hovda Davis and Darcy Doellman13:40 AngioDynamics Ad 214:57 Neonatal Vascular Access Clinician Cheri Gillette joins the showSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

How does extravasation affect nuclear medicine? In what ways does vascular access impact nuclear medicine? The ISAVE That Podcast welcomes Ron Lattanze, the CEO of Lucerno Dynamics, to the show to answer these questions and more through data and further research ahead of the closing of a public comment period for a petition he spearheaded to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.0:00 AVA President Lori Kaczmarek, AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and AVA Director of Communications Eric Seger kick off Episode 81:23 Lucerno Dynamics CEO Ron Lattanze Joins the Show2:00 Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine7:30 How Nuclear Medicine Impacts Vascular Access10:00 How Do We Address This Issue?13:31 A Deeper Explanation for Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine16:55 Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine is Preventable28:55 Public Comment at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission35:12 Comments Due by November 30Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

When is the right time to conduct a meta-analysis? What parameters should you and your team use? How far back should you go in literature research? The ISAVE That Podcast is fortunate to be joined by Dr. Greg Schears, a pediatric intensivist and anesthesiologist, to answer these questions and more. Sponsored by 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner BD, this episode focuses on a meta-analysis Dr. Schears and his team recently completed on PICCs and how when inserted with current best practice experience low deep vein thrombosis. It also investigates CLABSI risk in CICCs.0:00 A word from episode sponsor BD0:48 Welcome to Episode 7!1:42 Dr. Schears gives background on his meta-analysis24:56 Another word from episode sponsor BD26:20 A final breakdown and question to Dr. SchearsSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

The big reveal is here! The Association for Vascular Access and B. Braun Medical, Inc. are collaborating to increase the standards around and enhance training for peripheral IV placement in vascular access. This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast welcomes a number of guests that worked behind the scenes to establish this partnership and piece together the initial stages of the curriculum: AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson, MSNEd, RN, VA-BC™ chats with Mike Golebiowski, Vice President of Healthcare Strategy & Innovation at B. Braun, Inc., Andrea Owens, MSNEd, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Marian University, Christine Vandenhouten, PhD, RN, Chair and Professor of Nursing & Health Studies at Wisconsin-Green Bay and Michelle DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™, Senior Infection Control Officer at Methodist Hospitals about the structure of the curriculum, upcoming pilot studies and more.0:08 AVA and B. Braun: A PIV Curriculum Collaboration5:00 Panel of Experts Discussing Curriculum13:30 Impacting Students21:31 Curriculum Pilot Program – November 202026:00 Closing Thoughts; Eyes Toward the FutureSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

The ISAVE That Podcast returns from its summer hiatus with a bang! AVA welcomes Laura Krick, Vice President of Clinical and Market Development at Interrad Medical, Inc. and Mark Rowe, MNSc, RNP, VA-BC™, the vascular access team leader at the University of Arkansas, for a discussion on the SecurAcath subcutaneous securement device. How does SecurAcath impact patient safety? We find out, with new clinical evidence provided by Mark and his team in a recent publication.AVA Director of Communications and Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access Eric Seger also sits down with 2020 AVA at Your Fingertips D-TEAM Chair Michele Cox, RN, CCRN, VA-BC™ and 2020 AVA President-Elect Jocelyn Grecia Hill, MN, RN, CVAA, VA-BC™ to learn about the decision-making process behind moving from an in-person scientific meeting to a virtual one that opens at the end of October.0:00 Information from episode sponsor Interrad Medical, Inc.0:29 Judy and Eric interview Laura and Mark about SecurAcath and the impact it has on preventing Central Line Bloodstream Infections21:37 Another word from episode sponsor Interrad Medical Inc.22:26 Eric's discussion with Jocelyn and Michele about the decision to move the 2020 AVA Scientific Meeting from an in-person event to a virtual meeting, AVA at Your FingertipsSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)