Selective Blindness and Peripheral IVs: Where Complications are Commonplace

When
14 Aug 2019
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
St. Joseph's Hospital (MAB 2/3/4) W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614
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Peripheral intravenous (PIV) access is often considered a simple, low-risk procedure compared to other types of vascular access. Yet, up to 47% of central line-associated bloodstream infections occur in patients with PIVs(1), which are the leading known source of blood stream infections due to Staphylococcus aureus(2). Due to the significant complications and associated cost, it’s time we turn our attention to the care and maintenance of the PIV catheter.

Learning Objectives:
• Identify current clinical standards addressing peripheral vascular care
• Discuss clinical challenges, including blood stream infections, associated with peripheral catheter maintenance that can impact outcomes
• Describe recommended practices and evidence-based interventions for peripheral catheter maintenance
• Identify potential solutions to address these challenges and clinical studies that support these solutions

Speaker Info:
Kristopher Hunter BSN, RN, CRNI, VA-BC

Kristopher Hunter BSN, RN, CRNI is board-certified in vascular access and holds a certification in infusion therapy with an experience background in a variety of clinical settings including acute care, home infusion, and long-term care. He was honored in 2015 to be elected as the president of the Arizona Infusion Nurses Society. Kris’ current role as a senior technical service engineer has him managing and developing 3M’s global vascular securement portfolio. Prior to his current role he worked as a clinical consultant and educator in vascular access and infusion therapy throughout the United States. Kris is a proud alum of Chamberlain College of Nursing and is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International.