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Measure of how well kidneys are filtering waste and toxins from your blood
What is GFR?
This vein is first choice when assessing for PICC placement
What is the basilic vein?
What is Nephrology?
This thrombolytic drug is used to restore patency to central venous catheters but not peripheral catheters
What is Cathflo?
Equipment that must be plugged in during PICC procedure
What is the VPS?
The amount of time the procedural nurse should hold pressure post PICC insertion
What is a minimum of 2 minutes?
What is an order (HOSP PICC) and RBA's from a physician?
When a PICC insertion is not successful, this is charted by the VAT nurse
What is a Post Procedure PICC Insertion note with details of attempt and what actions/recommendations were made?
Crucial allergy that will prevent the use of an antimicrobial catheter for PICC insertion
What is CHG?
This safety measure is used to confirm the correct patient, procedure, and site before a procedure is performed
What is a Time Out?
Process in which patient is provided with all necessary information about medical procedure before making a decision to proceed or not
What is informed consent?
This radiographic imagining is used to confirm catheter tip placement especially when dislodgement has occurred
What is a chest x-ray?
Used to discuss treatment options with patients ensuring they understand the potential pros and cons of a particular course of action
What are RBA's?
This team of experts (and customer service representatives) is the go-to resource for all vascular access related questions and concerns
What is the HH Vascular Access Team!
A PICC order cannot be downgraded based on VAT assessment and clinical judgement
What is false
Patient has a history of multiple CVC's including Hickmans, along with current DVT's and no proper vessel for catheter insertion (also GFR is 2)
What is an IR consult?