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.

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.

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

Guest: Nancy Moureau, PhD, RN, CRNI^®, CPUI, VA-BC - Chief Executive Officer and Educational Specialist at PICC Excellence, Inc.

Standardizing practice for ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter (USGPIV) insertion helps clinicians develop consistent clinical skills that protect the patient, save time, and reduce costs. Listen in as Dr. Nancy Moureau describes UltraDrape, an innovative dressing that helps facilitate Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT^®) and provides a dual-action barrier and securement in one.

Resources:

Parker Laboratories, INC. UltraDrape, UGPIV Barrier and Securement: Parker Laboratories, Inc. (parkerlabs.com)

Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access (USGPIV). UltraDrape-WhitePaper-2018.pdf (parkerlabs.com)

UltraDrape Brochure MKT_34-15-4_REV_2-web (parkerlabs.com)