The Right Device, The Right Site, the Right Technology for the Right Treatment

The purpose of this session is to introduce important updates within four Standards “Vascular Visualization, VAD planning, Site Selection and VAD placement.” VAD planning, site selection and VAD placement is paramount to successful vascular access with minimal complications. Until recently, the importance of this had been poorly articulated within the scientific literature and clinical practice. Changes within the standard, including standardization of device terminology and vascular visualization will be highlighted. New evidence to support device choice, and site selection will be highlighted to assist clinical decision making.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the inter-relationship between VAD planning, site selection and VAD placement and its role in vessel health and preservation.
2. Differentiate between INS Practice Recommendations for vascular access device choice and site selection.
3. Articulate the various peripheral vascular access devices and the appropriate/ inappropriate selection of each.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of advantages and appropriate use of vascular visualization equipment to aid clinical practice.

Tricia Kleidon, PhD, MNSc, BNSc

Tricia Kleidon, Phd, MNSc (Nurse Practitioner), BSc (Nursing), is a Nurse Practitioner in Paediatric Vascular Assessment and Management at Queensland Children’s Hospital and a Research Fellow at The University of Queensland. She works within a dynamic clinical and research team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and reducing vascular access-related complications. Dr Kleidon recently completed her PhD, which focused on techniques and technologies to improve first-time peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion success, and reduce complications. She is passionate about the intersection of research and clinical practice and is always up for sharing ideas—preferably over a spritz or 2.

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