Episode 76: May 28, 2021 - Vein Visualization and Vessel Health

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. 

Nancy Moureau, PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI™, VA-BC

Nancy Moureau, PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC, is a globally recognized leader and the founder of PICC Excellence, Inc., a premier provider of education on infusion therapy and vascular access device (VAD) insertion and care for over 3 years. Dr Moureau’s extensive clinical experience includes pediatric, neonatal, intensive care unit (ICU) peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)/IV teams, and home infusion care.

As CEO of PICC Excellence, she leads the development of over 8 online educational courses and pathways, emphasizing insertion competency and evidence-based practices. Her responsibilities include education development, research, global speaking engagements, legal reviews, manufacturer consulting, and active clinical practice for peripheral and central vascular access.

Dr Moureau pioneered PICC Certification™ (CPUI™) and Neonatal PICC Credentialing (CNPI) programs, validating inserters' education and competency. Most recently, she introduced a systematic UGPIV Mastery Learning Process, an ultrasound-guided peripheral insertion toolbox that earned the Infusion Nurses Society’s (INS) Seal of Approval—the first of its kind.

To connect with Dr Moureau, visit www.piccexcellence.com, or email her at nancy@piccexcellence.com.

Dennis J. Ernst, MT (ASCP), NCPT (NCCT)

Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT) is the Director of the Center for Phlebotomy Education, Inc. in Cheboygan, Michigan. Besides being a highly recruited international lecturer, he has authored five books on phlebotomy and over 50 articles. Mr. Ernst has chaired multiple committees that write and revise industry standards for blood sample collection and has served on multiple CDC Evidence Review panels establishing best practices for blood collection.  As a subject-matter expert, he has appeared on Dateline NBC, and quoted by the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Weekly Reader, and, yes, even the National Inquirer. Mr. Ernst frequently serves as an expert witness in phlebotomy-related litigation, and his blog, Phlebotomy Today, is read by over 14,000 healthcare professionals worldwide.

Peter J. Carr, PhD, MMedSc, BSc, RN

Pete J. Carr, PhD, MMedSc, BSc, RN trained as a vascular access clinician in Ireland, the UK, Australia, and has contributed to clinical research in vascular access since 2010. He completed his PhD with the Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATAR) Group at Griffith University, Queensland Australia. Dr. Carr currently holds the position of Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the National University of Ireland Galway. His clinical research agenda hopes to improve vascular access outcomes for patients, clinicians, and healthcare providers. You can follow him on Twitter @pcarriv

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager

Guests: 
• Nancy L. Moureau PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC
• Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT)
• Peter J. Carr PhD, MMedSc, BSc, RN

The use of vascular visualization technology is recommended to increase insertion success of the most appropriate vessel while reducing insertion-related complications, thereby promoting vessel health and preserving the patient’s vasculature. 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.

 Resources:

  1. INS Virtual Infusion Education
    Promoting Vessel Health and Preservation Through Vein Visualization
    June 29 & 30, 2021            
    Register here: https://www.learningcenter.ins1.org/2021JuneVirtual
  2. Moureau NL. The VHP model. In: Moureau NL, ed. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access [Open Access]. Springer, Cham; 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03149-7_1
  3. Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access (available for Kindle through Amazon at no charge): https://amzn.to/37vTN8D


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