The ISAVE That Podcast is broadcast by the Association for Vascular Access, which has been at the forefront of protecting and saving lives through best practices and patient advocacy since 1985. AVA advances research, provides professional and public education to shape practice and enhance patient outcomes and partners with the device manufacturing community to bring about evidence-based innovations in vascular access. The podcast serves as one of AVA's platforms for discussing research, eme ...
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The official podcast of the Infusion Nurses Society connects you with leaders in the infusion specialty with pertinent discussions about the biggest issues in infusion therapy. INS Podcast is an integral part of the INS Learning Center at https://www.learningcenter.ins1.org.
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The DownEast Emergency Medicine Podcast
Down East Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine educational podcast. We are committed to providing high quality education to improve the care of the emergency patient in Maine, northern New England and beyond.
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Gary Wakeford the CEO of SonoStik and Dr. Greg Schears MD a Pediatric Intensivist and Anesthesiologist join Judy Thompson and Blake Hotchkiss to talk about the challenges of Difficult IV Access (DIVA) patients. In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast series we explore the challenging conditions that arise when we assess our patients and troublesh…
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Welcome to our 2022 year-end podcast! In this episode Judy and Blake talk to our incoming president Tonya Heim, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC. Learn about her, her career, and what she hopes to accomplish as she leads our association in 2023. Support the showBy Association for Vascular Access
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Season 5, Episode 9 - A Chat with Matt Ostroff
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Judy talks to Matt Ostroff about his upcoming book, presenting at AVASM22, and the 2022 ANCC Magnet Prize® awarded to St. Joseph's University Medical Center. Thank you to Nexus Medical for sponsoring this episode of iSaveThat Podcast! Support the showBy Association for Vascular Access
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Listen in on this chat with Matt Gibson as he talks about the importance of hemodilution and measures that can be taken to improve successful completion of therapy and decrease vascular access device failure and complications.By Infusion Nurses Society
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Season 5, Episode 8 - Why CKD Patients Require the Vascular Access Community to do Better to Preserve their Vasculature
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Judy talks to Dr. Mike Serle about the recent AVA Scientific meeting and discusses the CKD population. The Association for Vascular Access would like to thank Medtronic for sponsoring this episode. Support the showBy Association for Vascular Access
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Season 5, Episode 7 - Difficult Dressings, Poor Site Selection, and Other Universal Problems
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In this episode, Judy talks to Jack LeDonne MD and Michelle DeVries. Jack shares the 4 universal challenges he sees in all facilities he visits. Michelle and Judy discuss dressing disruptions and difficult situations with adhesives. This Podcast is sponsored by Covalon: Learn more about VALGuard here: https://covalon.com/clabsi Learn more about IV …
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Season 5, Episode 6 - Evolution of Vascular Access Specialist Teams
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In this episode Lauren Langlands, a nurse starting a vascular access team in a small hospital, is joined by Lee Steere and Warren McGlauflin, both experienced VAST directors, to talk about the possibilities and sticking points of how teams evolve within different organizations. Key areas include the business case for growth, trialing new products, …
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Season 5, Episode 5 - Thank you to Genentech for sponsoring this episode!
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In this episode Dr. Lorelle Wuerz discusses various aspects of catheter patency and offers a sneak peek into her webinar on Sept 9th. She and Judy talk about staff shortages and the return of the New York ‘vibe’. In the second segment, Judy and Blake discuss emerging diseases and hospital onset bacteremias with epidemiologists, Michelle DeVries and…
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Season 5, Episode 4 - PIV Insertion & Visualization Technologies
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Guests include Dr. Tom Hopkins, Tom Sutton, Cheryl Wozniak, Blake Hotchkiss and Judy Thompson. The guests discuss the state of PIV insertion and the use of visualization technologies; chiefly Near Infrared (NIR). Support the showBy Association for Vascular Access
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Judy is joined by Dr. Steve Bedwell, Keynote Speaker at AVA's Annual Scientific Meeting 2022. In "How to Screw Up, Stress Out & Get Nothing Done!" attendees will learn: Inside Out Thinking: Learn step-by-step tactics for reframing challenges and shattering blind spots. The Emotion Equation: Learn how to recognize emotional triggers, unhook from fru…
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Virtual Interviewing and Transitioning into Residency
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Interviewing and beginning your career in medicine comes with challenges! Dr. Sarah Bunting, MD is a PGY-1 emergency medicine resident at Maine Medical Center. Listen in to hear her advice on transitioning from medical school to residency, virtual interviewing, and what to look for in a residency! For the full show notes, click here. Hallie Bates, …
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A New Standard of Care… a New Layer of Protection
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Sarah Capalla joins the podcast to discuss the implementation tissue adhesive hospital-wide. The what, why, and how of a house strategy to improve the patient experience and the cost savings in both staff time and material costs. AVA would like to thank Adhezion Biomedical LLC for sponsoring this episode Support the show…
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Plasma is a vital source material for a number of plasma-derived medications that treat and prevent life-threatening diseases, illnesses and conditions. Plasma can’t be created in a laboratory or synthetically produced. Learn how plasma donation helps make therapies available for patients with bleeding disorders, Alpha-1antitrypsin deficiency, Guil…
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AVA and Mighty Well: a Partnership for Providers and Patients
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In this session, Judy and Blake talk to Emily Levy (Co- Founder of Mighty Well), and Emma Widmar (Mighty Well Ambassador) regarding the AVA / Mighty Well partnership and the Ultimate Guide to PICCs, created by Mighty Well for Patients and caregivers. Support the showBy Association for Vascular Access
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Episode 90: April 15, 2022 - Right Line, Right Now Preconference Workshop at INS 2022 – Discussion with Teleflex Leaders
Interested in learning how to improve ultrasound assessment and needle insertion skills? Attend the INS preconference workshop and learn from national experts about topics that impact your practice including intraosseous access, device selection, care, management, and salvage. This program is sponsored by Teleflex Incorporated.…
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Does your health care organization standardize practice for IV push medication administration? Do you have ready-to-administer drugs available for patient care? Learn how ready-to-administer drugs can improve patient safety and nursing practice. Listen as Loretta Dorn discusses the importance of standardizing IV push medication administration utili…
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Stewardship: The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving. Antimicrobials are worth protecting to preserve their efficacy. Listen as Dr. Becky Linn discusses the antimicrobial stewardship, the drug development and resistance timeline, and educating patients regarding the effective use of antimicr…
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When administering infusion therapy, the safety, accuracy, and precision of the infusion pump is essential. Learn about multi-therapy delivery options from clinical experts at Moog® Medical.By Infusion Nurses Society
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Episode 86: January 14, 2022 - Two Infusion Nurses Describe their Practice, Challenges and Rewards
In celebration of IV Nurse Day, listen in as two infusion nurses describe their clinical practice, the challenges they manage, and the rewards of their profession.By Infusion Nurses Society
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2021: A Year-End Review and Special Message from AVA’s Current and Future Presidents
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Judy and Blake take a look at 2021 and review the exciting changes and developments for AVA’s educational offerings from podcasts, webinars, live streaming, and so much more. Jocelyn Hill MN, RN, CVAA(c), VA-BC shares the lessons learned as AVA President through the pandemic. Tonja Stevens BSN, RN, VA-BC shares her passion for vascular access and h…
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Episode 85: December 17, 2021 - Gel-free Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Vascular Access Device Insertion
Is it possible to use ultrasound technology for PIVC insertion without using ultrasound gel? Justin Reynolds and Emily Smith describe how to place vascular access devices using a 100% gel-free process.By Infusion Nurses Society
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End Stage Renal Disease: Population Health and Clinical Practice Implications
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In this third installment of the Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease series Judy and Blake are joined by Dr. Jennifer Stoddard, MD and Jessica Lancaster, RN to talk about this population’s health considerations and the perspectives of nephrologists and clinicians in hemodialysis practice. Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MA, PA-C helps shape …
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Episode 84: December 3, 2021 - Tissue Adhesive – A New Approach to Vascular Access Device Securement
Can tissue adhesive play a role in improving vascular access outcomes? Listen as Marcia Wise and Bryan Davis describe the use of cyanoacrylate adhesive for securement of vascular access devices and the potential benefits of this new approach to vascular access device care and maintenance.By Infusion Nurses Society
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Is the approach to infection prevention and control in the home care setting different during the pandemic? Listen as Mary McGoldrick, home care and hospice consultant, discusses this important topic.By Infusion Nurses Society
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What can you do to address moral distress? Listen as Adele Webb describes how to recognize the signs and symptoms of moral distress and why support systems and self-care are essential.By Infusion Nurses Society
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End Stage Renal Disease: Education and the Patient’s Perspective
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The implications of vascular access in hemodialysis go well beyond the vascular access specialist’s perspective. Patients and their families have needs that require special resources, education, and consideration. AVA’s Judy Thompson and Blake Hotchkiss are joined by Terry Litchfield MPA, CPC who shares her unique vantage point as the wife of a dia…
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Chat with Matt Gibson about patients, practice, price, and responsibilityBy Infusion Nurses Society
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GFR to Vascular Access Sequelae and Everything in Between
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Dr. Michael Serle DMSc, MS, PA-C is a global medical training and education specialist for Medtronic as well as a practicing clinician that specializes in vascular access and renal disease. He joins Judy Thompson, AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, to discuss all things renal including GFR in Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease, vesse…
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Episode 80: September 17, 2021- Innovative Dressing for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion
Do you place ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters? Learn about a dressing that helps facilitate Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) and provides a dual-action barrier and securement in one.By Infusion Nurses Society
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AVA Scientific Meeting 2021 and Critical Assessment of Midline Catheter Use for Blood Draws
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AVA Board of Directors President Jocelyn Hill MN, RN, CVAA(c), VA-BC discusses the AVA Scientific Meeting and the decision to go virtual during the pandemic. Dr. Lorelle Wuerz PhD, MSN, RN, VA-BC, NEA-BC joins us to talk about recent published research on midline catheters and their clinical use to draw blood specimens. As a nursing leader Dr. Wuer…
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Episode 79: August 27, 2021 - Data That Save Lives: Improving Patient Safety with Smart Infusion Pumps
What makes smart pumps so smart? Learn about data that can save your patient’s life.By Infusion Nurses Society
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A Clinical Practice Review of Catheter Patency Strategies
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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 curre…
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Episode 78: July 23, 2021 - Smileyscope: Pain Management with Venipuncture and Vascular Access Procedures
Can a virtual underwater adventure take the sting out of venipuncture for pediatric patients?By Infusion Nurses Society
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OMG, TMI! What does open notes mean for you and your patients?
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The 21st Century CURES act has mandated that starting on April 5th, 2021 patient notes (with a few very narrow exceptions) must be easily available to patients via their patient portal. How did this come about, and what does it mean for us? Click Here for full show notes This lecture was presented at the 2021 Maine Medical Center Winter Symposium. …
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Episode 77: June 11, 2021 - Discussing Healthy Work Environment and Nurses’ Health with the New INS President
Do you know the six standards of a healthy work environment? Is research part of your clinical practice? Are you ready to accept the Healthy Nurse Healthy NationTM grand challenge? Listen as Sue Weaver, President of the INS Board of Directors shares her passion for research, explores the standards of healthy work environments, and encourages you to…
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NOT A STAB IN THE DARK - MASTERING ULTRASOUND GUIDED PERIPHERAL IV
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Ultrasound Jedi, Dr. Andrew Fried, takes us through a masterclass on placing ultrasound guided peripheral IV's. For full show notes, check out our blog post on Down East EM. Jeffrey A Holmes, MDBy Down East Emergency Medicine
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In this episode of INS Infusion Room, leading experts Nancy Moureau, Dennis Ernst, and Peter Carr discuss the significance of vessel preservation, vascular visualization, and practice and educational goals that will improve patient outcomes.By Infusion Nurses Society
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Mitigating Bleeding and Oozing to Prevent Early Dressing Disruption
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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 coveri…
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Living with sickle cell anemia: what I wish my caregivers understood about me—Kelsey Taylor, June, 2019.By Infusion Nurses Society
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Whether developing micro-learning capsules, traditional classroom lesson plans, or annual competency reviews, nursing education is designed to share specific information in its most accessible form. Learner engagement is essential to information retention; instruction design is essential to meaningful learning. In this podcast, Marlene Steinheiser …
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The Role of US Gel in US Guided PIV Insertion and The Value of Certification
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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 cli…
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This year we are very fortunate to have Dr. Amal Mattu, EKG Jedi, as teaching faculty for our 39th Maine Medical Center/Maine ACEP Winter Symposium. In this lecture, he helps us differentiate septal STEMIs from other potentially life threatening mimics. Click here for show notes To check out our virtual 39th Winter Symposium, check out the conferen…
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Vascular Access Implications in Patients with Renal Disease
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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…
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Clinical expert Barb Nickel talks about the role of the nurse in preventing vascular access device complications through monitoring, assessment and timely intervention.By Infusion Nurses Society
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Kids poop. Most of the time it goes well- aside from the messes and the wipes and the cleaning and the change of clothes. But sometimes medically pediatric diarrhea is not alright. In this interview with pediatrician Dr. Jay Larmon we go over the spectrum of pediatric diarrhea, from the a-okay to the not-so-right and everything in between. Check ou…
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Academics for the Community Provider- Bringing quality and longevity to your career
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In medicine we often draw a solid line between community and academic medicine, but this likely is a fallacy. In fact there is a huge amount of academia that can be found and thrive in a community hospital. In this interview we talk with Dr. Salim Rezaie of the REBEL EM blog and podcast, a man who has walked both sides of this imaginary line betwee…
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Clinical expert Barb Nickel talks about the role of the nurse in preventing vascular access device complications through monitoring, assessment and timely intervention.By Infusion Nurses Society
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Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion: Variability Across Vascular Access Practice
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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, variabilit…
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In this episode we dive into the nasty, gnarly infection that is Ludwig's Angina. It's a bad player- and with complications including mediastinitis, epiglottitis, and asphyxiation- it's one you need to know. In this vodcast we highlight a case of Ludwig's Angina, showing some important images and videos of the presentation, and dive into the finer …
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Working remotely can cause feelings of isolation and may lead to employee disengagement. Listen as Ashley Smith, who manages home care nurses, describes the importance of employee engagement, especially for those who work remotely.By Infusion Nurses Society
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