Occlusions can affect any vascular access device at any point during the course of treatment. We’ll identify various occlusions and what can be done to manage this potentially significant complication in both peripheral and central VADs.

Guest:
Maria Santini BSN, RN, VA-BC

Knowing how to treat infusion therapy-related complications means recognizing the signs and symptoms. Identifying the problem as early as possible will significantly impact positive patient outcomes. Treating the sequelae of unrecognized complications can be costly, result in poor outcomes, and decrease patient satisfaction.

Occlusions can affect any vascular access device at any point during the course of treatment. We’ll identify various occlusions and what can be done to manage this potentially significant complication in both peripheral and central VADs.