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Episode 18: February 21, 2018 - Vascular Access Device Occlusion Feb 21, 2018

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Occlusions can affect any vascular access device at any point during the course of treatment. We’ll identify various occlusions and what can be done to manage this potentially significant complication in both peripheral and central VADs.

Episode 17: February 7, 2018 - Infusion-related Infection Feb 12, 2018

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From insertion site infections to catheter-related blood stream infections, every patient receiving infusion therapy is at risk of this potentially serious complication. Despite ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns, infections still happen. Are you putting your patients at risk?

Episode 16: January 24, 2018 - Phlebitis: Mechanical, Chemical, Bacterial, Oh My! Feb 12, 2018

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Infusion therapy-related phlebitis is the most common, and preventable, complication of infusion therapy. Phlebitis prevention begins with critically assessing and evaluating the therapy ordered and the patient’s vascular status. Strict adherence to established insertion policies and procedures as well as frequent assessment can greatly reduce the occurrence of this complication.

Episode 15: January 10, 2018 - Infiltration & Extravasation: similar start, very different results Feb 12, 2018

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For all intents and purposes, infiltration and extravasation could be the same thing, except for one major difference. Listen in to the first episode of the series to find out why early identification of infiltration and extravasation is key to the prevention of potentially devastating complications.

Episode 14: December 22, 2017 - SOS: Shortage of Saline Jan 02, 2018

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In this episode, is the current shortage of saline impacting your practice? The main manufacturing facilities that supply much of small volume parenteral solutions to the United States were severely damaged when Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico in September 2017. We discuss what has been done to minimize the impact of these shortages on nurses and patients in various practice settings.

Episode 13: November 17, 2017 - The Second Victim of Infusion Therapy-Related Adverse Events Nov 21, 2017

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No one plans on it happening to them, becoming a victim as the result of care provided to a patient. By its nature, infusion therapy carries a higher risk for serious errors that can result in patient harm. When an adverse event occurs, the nurse involved often experiences emotional distress, and becomes the “second victim”. Professors Jackie Jones and Linda Treiber discuss their research and continuing studies of the phenomenon.To read the show notes, please click the Show Notes tab above.

Episode 12: January 12, 2017 - Meet ARIN Mar 13, 2017

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With over 100 nursing specialty organizations across the country (and more if you count international!), there are bound to be areas where nursing practices overlap. What could infusion nurses have in common with radiology and imaging nurses? Mary Sousa, immediate past-president of ARIN introduces us to this nursing specialty. To read the show notes for this podcast, please copy the following link to your browser: http://www.ins1.org/INSLearningCenter/Podcast/ShowNotes.aspx

Episode 11: November 4, 2016 - Antibody Formation in Transfusion Therapy Dec 02, 2016

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Recorded live from the 2016 INS National Academy in Cincinnati, we chat with faculty member Michael Passwater about his session, “Antibody Formation in Transfusion Therapy”. Learn more about pathophysiology of antibody formation, identification of patients at risk for antibody formation, and steps that can be taken to minimize this transfusion-related reaction. Mr. Passwater has 24 years of experience in transfusion service laboratories. He is certified as a medical technologist, and is a specialist in blood banking and a diplomate in laboratory management. To read the show notes for this podcast, please copy the following link to your browser: http://www.ins1.org/INSLearningCenter/Podcast/ShowNotes.aspx

Episode 10: September 27, 2016 - Salvage, Exchange, or Remove: Exploring Choices for the Treatment of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection Oct 19, 2016

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Join us for a chat with Britt Meyer, PhD, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, NE-BC about her upcoming presentation on CR-BSI at the 2016 INS National Academy and learn more about the options and factors to consider for the most appropriate treatment. Britt has 31 years of infusion nursing experience and Past President of INS. She manages a vascular access team that inserts, cares for, and troubleshoots catheters for infection. She has published extensively on infusion-related topics. To read the show notes for this podcast, please copy the following link to your browser: http://www.ins1.org/INSLearningCenter/Podcast/ShowNotes.aspx

Episode 9: August 23, 2016 - My Nursing Care Plan Sep 06, 2016

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In this episode, we speak with Lisa Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP clinical educator for Lippincott NursingCenter.com. We’re all familiar with nursing care plans and the importance of this tool to improved patient outcomes. Lisa has developed a care plan for you, the nurse, to plan, implement, and evaluate not only your professional life, but your personal life as well. To read the show notes for this podcast, please copy the following link to your browser: http://www.ins1.org/INSLearningCenter/Podcast/ShowNotes.aspx

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