Best Association For Vascular Access Podcasts (2024)

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Let's talk TikTok - a useful tool for education (in the right hands). 43:43

2M ago43:43

43:43

In this episode of the I Save that Podcast, AVA's own Toni Sochor takes the lead in interviewing Dennis Woo "The Vascular Guy" and Ketacha Maragh "IV_Key_" two Social Media Icons in the vascular access world. As you can imagine, these two are fun, animated, smart, insightful, and offer a unique perspective of this growing field of influencers. Supp…

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The Cost of Coffee 40:41

4M ago40:41

40:41

In this episode of the Save that Podcast, Judy Thompson, AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, welcomes Antonia (Toni) Sochor (AVA Clinical Education Specialist), Tonya Hutchison, (AVA COO), and Michelle DeVries (AVA President). What are our hopes for the organization? Give a listen! Tonya addresses some of the burning questions (suggestions) from …

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Do you know M.A.R.S.I? 25:58

8M ago25:58

25:58

In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, Director of Clinical Education and Blake Hotchkiss talk with Sandy Conn to discuss Vascular Access concerns with Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI). You don't want to miss the pearls of wisdom from Sandy Conn! How can you tell if the skin irritation is due to CHG or the adhesive? W…

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Protecting Vessel Health Through Better Vascular Access Practices 32:34

9M ago32:34

32:34

In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, Director of Clinical Education talks with Dr. Gregory Schears and Tonja Stevens, past AVA President to discuss the tools of the trade for improving vascular access device insertion outcomes. Better insertion practices make for better vessel health and preservation and that's exactly what thi…

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Tissue Adhesive: Small Drops are Making Big Waves 31:27

9M ago31:27

31:27

In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, AVA Director of Clinical Education talks with Lori Kaczmarek MSN, RN, VA-BC about how tissue adhesive is making big waves with all types of vascular access devices. From neonates to geriatric patient populations, the use of tissue adhesive to secure and protect insertion sites is improving c…

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High-Level Disinfection of Ultrasound Probes for Vascular Access 21:18

11M ago21:18

21:18

This episode of the I Save That Podcast is supported by Parker Laboratories. AVA has been in the middle of the debate regarding low, intermediate, and high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes used for vascular access procedures for a very long time. In this episode, Judy discusses a new product that just recently was awarded FDA clearance for H…

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What Makes a Great Presentation and Mentoring the Next of AVA's Authors 51:11

1y ago51:11

51:11

In the first segment AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, Judy Thompson, and Blake Hotchkiss (AVA’s Education Specialist) invite Stephanie Pitts DNP, RN, CPN, VA-BC, NEA-BC to discuss tips and tricks for delivering impactful presentations. This fun, insightful, and self-deprecating discussion highlight each of these seasoned presenters ‘top five t…

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Difficult IV Access Patients 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

34:05

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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2022: AVA's Year in Review 37:28

1+ y ago37:28

37:28

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 Show.By Association for Vascular Access

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Season 5, Episode 9 - A Chat with Matt Ostroff 42:39

1+ y ago42:39

42:39

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 Show.By Association for Vascular Access

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Season 5, Episode 8 - Why CKD Patients Require the Vascular Access Community to do Better to Preserve their Vasculature 24:48

1+ y ago24:48

24:48

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 Show.By Association for Vascular Access

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Season 5, Episode 7 - Difficult Dressings, Poor Site Selection, and Other Universal Problems 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

39:52

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 37:15

2y ago37:15

37:15

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! 43:23

2y ago43:23

43:23

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 38:15

2y ago38:15

38:15

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 Show.By Association for Vascular Access

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Season 5, Episode 3 - Dr. Steve Bedwell 22:42

2y ago22:42

22:42

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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A New Standard of Care… a New Layer of Protection 24:36

2y ago24:36

24:36

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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AVA and Mighty Well: a Partnership for Providers and Patients 27:19

2y ago27:19

27:19

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 Show.By Association for Vascular Access

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2021: A Year-End Review and Special Message from AVA’s Current and Future Presidents 29:19

2+ y ago29:19

29:19

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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End Stage Renal Disease: Population Health and Clinical Practice Implications 46:30

2+ y ago46:30

46:30

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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End Stage Renal Disease: Education and the Patient’s Perspective 43:43

2+ y ago43:43

43:43

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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GFR to Vascular Access Sequelae and Everything in Between 39:20

2+ y ago39:20

39:20

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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AVA Scientific Meeting 2021 and Critical Assessment of Midline Catheter Use for Blood Draws 31:09

3y ago31:09

31:09

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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A Clinical Practice Review of Catheter Patency Strategies 35:13

3y ago35:13

35:13

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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Mitigating Bleeding and Oozing to Prevent Early Dressing Disruption 23:15

3y ago23:15

23:15

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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The Role of US Gel in US Guided PIV Insertion and The Value of Certification 33:41

3y ago33:41

33:41

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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Vascular Access Implications in Patients with Renal Disease 30:48

3+ y ago30:48

30:48

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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Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Insertion: Variability Across Vascular Access Practice 31:48

3+ y ago31:48

31:48

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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Position Paper – Minimum Education and Training for Peds/Neonatal IV Insertion for Clinicians 29:44

3+ y ago29:44

29:44

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 t…

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Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine: Ron Lattanze of Lucerno Dynamics 40:22

3+ y ago40:22

40:22

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 Nu…

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PICCs, CICCs, Deep Vein Thrombosis and CLABSI with Dr. Greg Schears 35:19

3+ y ago35:19

35:19

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 …

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AVA, B. Braun Medical and The Fundamentals of Peripheral IV Access 35:48

3+ y ago35:48

35:48

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 togeth…

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Laura Krick, Mark Rowe, SecurAcath and New Clinical Evidence 54:29

4y ago54:29

54:29

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 SecurAca…

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Dr. Joseph El-Houjairy and the Toll of Contracting COVID-19 42:25

4y ago42:25

42:25

Episode 4 of Season 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast has another COVID-19 feel to it. AVA welcomes Dr. Joseph El-Houjairy to the show, who brings a unique perspective on the virus to our listeners. Dr. El-Houjairy had COVID-19 earlier this year, and while he has bounced back from it and is back at work, he provides an interesting perspective on the kind…

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COVID-19 Vascular Access Clinicians Panel 54:05

4y ago54:05

54:05

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AVA welcomes a handful of vascular access clinicians who are on the front lines fighting the virus to share how it has impacted daily life, new challenges they face and new strategies to keep patients safe. The panel includes the following individuals: -Tonja Stevens, RN, VA-BC™ | Vascular Access Specialist in …

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Vascular Access and SecurAcath and Fiona the Hippo 57:30

4+ y ago57:30

57:30

In a loaded episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, we hear from two clinicians that have extensive experience with the SecurAcath device, two more that helped obtain vascular access for international star Fiona the hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the leader of the National Home Infusion Association. 0:31 Episode 2 opens with a discussion on SecurAcath…

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New AVA Board of Directors Michelle DeVries, Tonya Heim and Dr. Monte Harvill 37:37

4+ y ago37:37

37:37

We're back! Season 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast is here, and we've got great things in store for 2020. The inaugural episode of the season does not disappoint, complete with interviews with the three new members of AVA's Board of Directors as well as friend of the show Lee Steere. 0:00-0:28 A word from episode sponsor AVA Academy 0:42-20:40 Judy and…

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Year in Review: The Best Interviews from 2019 1:11:09

4+ y ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Welcome to our final episode of 2019! In this installment, we revisit snippets from interviews taken from the five most popular episodes of 2019. 0:11-7:01 Ramzy and Eric discuss what you can expect on this final episode of the year. 7:14-15:29 Hear the bulk of our conversation with Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ and Dr. Rahul Pathak about a rec…

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Vascular Access Hot Topics: Ultrasound Transducer Reprocessing with Dr. Hudson Garrett and Mark Rowe 49:21

4+ y ago49:21

49:21

Episode 14 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AVA Academy, welcomes experts on ultrasound transducers for a conversation on this hot topic in our specialty and hears from an author of an article set for publication in the winter 2019 issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access. 0:00-0:22 A word from episode 14 sponsor AVA Acade…

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AVASM19 Debrief With Two First-Time Attendees 34:18

4+ y ago34:18

34:18

This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast debriefs from Las Vegas and AVA's largest scientific meeting EVER with a pair of interviews from first-time attendees. 0:00-0:27 A word from our Episode 13 sponsor, the 2020 AVA Scientific Meeting. 0:33-6:37 AVA's Resource Guide for Vascular Access, its most heavily attended meeting ever, nearly 600 first-time…

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AVASM19 Preview: Viva Las Vegas! 56:09

5y ago56:09

56:09

This episode previews the 2019 AVA Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, with interviews with a pair of speakers set to present research at the conference. It also features the first-ever discussion on phlebotomy. 0:00-0:26 A word from Episode 12 sponsor Eloquest Healthcare 0:35-3:01 Welcome to Episode 12! AVA's family reunion is right around the corner…

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Vein of Contention: Part Two on Device Selection and Ideal Placement 50:59

5y ago50:59

50:59

Vein of Contention is back! Part Two of our expert panel discussion, sponsored by The AVA Foundation, dives into more difficult topics with differing opinions. A rundown: 0:00-0:46 – A message from Episode 11 sponsor The AVA Foundation 0:57-5:09 – Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger welcome you to Part Two of Vein of Contention, with a nod to those indu…

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Vein of Contention: Part One with Dr. Jack LeDonne and a Panel of Experts 48:34

5y ago48:34

48:34

It's Part One of the Vein of Contention episode of the ISAVE That Podcast! On Season 2, Episode 10, sponsored by Velano Vascular, Dr. Jack LeDonne leads a panel of experts in answering tough questions on PIV placement and more. Here's the plan: 0:00-0:27 A word from Episode 10 sponsor Velano Vascular. 0:40-3:43 Ramzy Nasrallah and Dr. LeDonne provi…

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Vascular Access Device "Glue Addict" Rebecca Stevens and Peter Carr 47:20

5y ago47:20

47:20

Season 2, Episode 9 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by Adhezion Biomedical features takes us into the heart of summer with a pair of informative conversations! Here's the plan: 0:00-0:26 A word from Episode 9 sponsor Adhezion Biomedical. 0:40-2:34 Eric and Ramzy provide a quick introduction to the episode – we can't believe it's already Episode…

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The Enhanced Edition of VHP: The Right Approach for Vascular Access 52:58

5y ago52:58

52:58

It is Vessel Health and Preservation time! On Episode 8 of Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast, hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger discuss the enhanced e-edition of Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access. 0:00-0:33 A word from Episode 8 sponsor 3M. 0:52-6:55 Let's chat Vessel Health and Preservation! …

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AVA Academy Expectations and a Powerful Patient Perspective Interview 53:55

5y ago53:55

53:55

Welcome to Episode 7 of the ISAVE That Podcast. AVA Academy is here! In this jam-packed episode, we break down what users can expect from Academy, while Eric speaks with the mother of a pediatric patient who authored a Patient Perspective article in the summer issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access. 0:00-0:38 A word from our Ep…

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Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines: ECRI Institute's Top-10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019 54:39

5y ago54:39

54:39

This is an exceptional episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. The ECRI Institute recently released its top-10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019, and numerous relate directly to vascular access practice and care. We focus on No. 9, Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines, in this episode. 0:14-6:39 How can we already be on episode 6 of this season…

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Vascular Access and Infection Prevention: Two Critical Arms of Patient Safety 43:35

5+ y ago43:35

43:35

Episode 5 of Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast – sponsored by Access Scientific – brings Dr. Rahul Pathak and Michelle DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ into the fray to break down a recent AHRQ report that demonstrates how vascular access is an important arm of infection prevention, open up a discussion on device policies and procedures and much more! 0:…

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Ultrasound-Guided PIV Insertion Standardization: AVA Webinar Preview 46:05

5+ y ago46:05

46:05

In Season 2, Episode 4 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by Parker Labs, we discuss the upcoming webinar that focuses on standardizing and streamlining ultrasound-guided PIV insertion with aseptic non-touch technique scheduled for Friday, March 22 at 2 p.m. ET and chat with patient advocate Emily Levy and clinician mentor Dr. Mourad Ismail. 0:14-…

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The Benefits of Ultrasound on Vascular Access with Jack Ingold 52:41

5+ y ago52:41

52:41

In Season 2, Episode 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AngioDynamics, we sit down with Jack Ingold, BSN, RN, VA-BC™, a critical care nurse passionate about teaching ultrasound-guided PICC insertion, to discuss his career and all things ultrasound. Then later, Eric chats with Brent Burbridge, MD, FRCPC, the author of the spring 2019 CE artic…

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