SPEAKER: Marlene Steinheiser & Taryn Lee
ROOM: Rivoli C
CONTACT HOURS: 1
CRNI RUs: 2

This session builds on the recently published guidance document, Standards of Care for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Evidence-Based Expert Consensus to address 3 crucial domains of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVC) practice: pain reduction and comfort strategies, maximizing first insertion success, and removal and replacement only when clinically necessary. Translating evidence into practical implementation, this session offers health care providers actionable insights for improving patient comfort and reducing complications during PIVC insertion and management. 

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: • Discuss new literature titled, Standards of Care for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Evidence-Based Expert Consensus, and how it serves as additional guidance to the INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice • Implement strategies for escalating care in cases of difficult intravenous access (DIVA) to ensure optimal PIVC insertion success • Train clinicians to apply evidence-based pain management techniques during PIVC insertion and removal to enhance patient comfort and procedural success • Develop and apply clinical protocols for the removal and replacement of PIVCs, ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines and minimizing unnecessary replacements