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Author:   Nancy L. Moureau
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   2019 ed.
Weight:   0.839kg
ISBN:  

9783030031480

ISBN 10:   3030031489
Pages:   303
Publication Date:   24 June 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9783031485756
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Preface. About the concept of VHP, beginnings, process and ideal.- Section 1. Right Assessment and Right Vein.- Chapter 1. Catheter and vein selection with avoidance of joints and danger zones.- Chapter 2. Ultrasonic assessment and placement of right device.- Section 2. Right Training.- Chapter 3. Training process, competencies, preparation for PIV, PICC, CVC insertions.- Section 3. Right Insertion.- Chapter 4. Catheter size, type, number of lumen for patient and treatment.- Chapter 5. Placement with no more than 2 attempts.- Chapter 6. Infection Prevention principles with Kits for insertion and compliance with sterile procedure (bundles, checklist, CHG, etc).- Chapter 7. Tip positioning.- Chapter 8. Securement.- Section 4. Pediatric Vessel Health.- Chapter 9. Differences between paediatrics and adults for vein assessment.- Chapter 10. Right Site selection.- Chapter 11. Right Device assessment (type, size, no. of lumens).- Chapter 12. Right Technology assessment.- Chapter 13.  Why is VHP important in paediatrics?.- Chapter 14. Troubleshooting in paediatrics.- Section 5. Right Supplies and Technology.- Chapter 15. Ultrasound.- Chapter 16. Insertion kits for USGPIV, PICC, Midline, CVC.- Chapter 17. Antimicrobial dressings.- Chapter 18. Needleless connector issues.- Section 6. Right Care and Assessment.- Chapter 19. Daily or twice daily assessment for catheter function, dressing adherence and necessity of device.- Chapter 20. Hub disinfection issues and compliance measures.- Chapter 21. Flushing with proper techniques.- Section 7. Right Evaluation.- Chapter 22. How to evaluate a VHP program initiative.- Chapter 23. Staff education and satisfaction.- Chapter 24. Patient satisfaction.- Chapter 25. Pathway effectiveness and outcome measures.

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Nancy Moureau, RN, PhD, BSN, CRNI, CPUI, VA-BC  is an internationally recognized speaker and expert in the field of vascular access, infusion therapy and specifically peripherally inserted central catheters. A nurse for more than 35 years, Nancy continues her clinical work as staff member on the PICC/IV team at Greenville Memorial Hospital  SC, USA. As the owner and CEO of PICC Excellence, Nancy creates online educational programs and works with companies to provide education to clinicians. She is constantly involved with research and literature analysis, now working in conjunction with Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia where she earned her PhD in 2017 and the AVATAR group Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research as an adjunct associate professor. Nancy takes on many projects and most recently chaired the International Consensus Forum for the World Congress of Vascular Access (WoCoVA) to establish Standard Minimal Education Requirements for Central Venous Access Devices. She has established the only registered PICC Certification process, Certified PICC Ultrasound Inserter, where those who meet and maintain qualifications gain the credentials CPUI. The author of more than 50 publications, recipient of the Herbst Award for lifetime achievement and key opinion leader on vascular access.

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