Short Peripheral Intravenous Access: A Risk/Benefit Analysis

Short Peripheral Intravenous Access: A Risk/Benefit Analysis is organized by Infusion Nurses Society (INS).

Dates:
Event Start Date - May 08, 2019
Event End Date - May 08, 2022

Contact Hours:
This session has been approved for 1 contact hour

Course Description:
As the most common procedure performed in the acute care setting, insertion of the short peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter is a basic nursing skill. It is, however, far from benign. There is a lack of standardized education and competency assessment in this foundational skill. In addition, a lack of validated assessment tools has hindered accurate evaluation of the patient harm caused by complications such as infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, and infection. This presentation will provide an overview and respond to audience questions regarding the use of short peripheral IV access and its role in the current standard of practice, the potential complications that arise with use, and strategies to optimize outcomes in the management of short peripheral IV access.

Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of the webinar, the participant will be able to:
• Identify two complications of short peripheral catheter access that may cause patient harm
• Describe two evidence-based strategies to optimize outcomes in short peripheral catheter management

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.