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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.
Emily Smith, BS, RDMS, RVT
Clinical Marketing Specialist
CIVCO Medical Solutions
Emily Smith, BS, RDMS, RVT, is a clinical marketing specialist at CIVCO Medical Solutions. She has 27 years’ experience as a practicing sonographer and is board certified in OB/GYN, ABD, PS, and vascular sonography. She has been a member of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography for over 15 years and holds an elected committee position. For the past 22 years, she has had the privilege to educate radiology residents, physicians, and sonographers through active scanning and didactic platforms.
Justin Reynolds
Product Line Manager
CIVCO Medical Solutions
Justin Reynolds has been with CIVCO Medical Solutions for 4 years where he serves as the product line manager for the company’s infection control offering. After taking a break from the legal profession to earn his MBA, he decided to follow a completely new career path and now enjoys the challenges and rewards of overseeing a portfolio of products dedicated to infection control in ultrasound.
Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – Clinical Education and Publications Manager
Guests:
· Emily Smith, BS, RDMS, RVT – CIVCO Medical Solutions Clinical Marketing Specialist
· Justin Reynolds – CIVCO Medical Solutions Product Line Manager
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.
Resources:
· CIVCO - Envision™ Ultrasound Probe Covers & Scanning Pads
· EnvisionTM Ultrasound Probe Cover Brochure 2018R-3063-REV-3.pdf (civco.com)
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