SPEAKER: Matthew Ostroff
ROOM: Rivoli C
CONTACT HOURS: 1
CRNI RUs: 2

As our chronically ill patient population grows, so do the challenges for short- and long-term vascular access. This session will address the indications and contraindications, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of vascular access via the femoral vein approach. A literature review will be presented demonstrating the significant growth in use of this site as well as the data proving its safety and efficacy. From phlebotomy to midline, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) to tunneled centrally inserted central catheter (CICC), ultrasound to electrocardiogram (ECG) tip confirmation, femoral access will be examined from the neonatal to the adult patient population. Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: • Understand and interpret 3 different methods to confirm lower extremity central venous catheter terminal tip position: Radiograph, ECG, and Ultrasound • Discuss 3 ultrasound-guided approaches to femoral venous cannulation: peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation, Seldinger, and micropuncture with modified Seldinger technique • Upon completion, participants will be able to share the indications and contraindications, and advantages and disadvantages of the femoral approach