The FirstDoNoHarm.com rich media series is an audio-based series of educational presentations for clinicians. The primary purpose of this resource is to reduce hospital-acquired conditions.
"Fundamentals of Spring Wire Guides: Insertion to Troubleshooting."
by Jack LeDonne, MD
Topic:
Dr. LeDonne presents a detailed program on Spring Wire Guides from the design to the proper utilization. He discusses the sign and causes of common complications associated with the use of Spring Wire Guides.
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"Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheter Care: Back to Basics"
by Lesley C. Dinwiddie, MSN, RN,
FNP, CNN
Topic:
Ms. Dinwiddie reviews the steps of basic catheter care to prevent catheter-related infection in a routine dialysis treatment. Additional information is reviewed such as the "catheter conundrum", leading causes of catheter-related morbidity, causes & management of catheter dysfunction and the role of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process in determining best practice in basic CVC care.
Duration:
34 minutes 48 seconds
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"How Complete Is Your PICC Assessment: Get All the Facts Before You Start." presented by Cheryl Kelley, RN, BSN.Senior Vascular Access Clinical Specialist
Topic:
Ms. Kelley discusses PICC insertion as more than just a task, and describes the clinician’s role as more than just a PICC nurse, but rather as a consultant working in conjunction with the physician to help choose the right line for the right patient at the right time. She shows that a thorough assessment is time well spent.
Duration:
54 minutes 36 seconds
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Flash Presentation - Episode 2:
The Age of Reason - The End of Blind Sticking ( Part 2)
by Dr Jack LeDonne of Greater Baltimore Medical Center courtesy of the Association for Vascular Access
Topic:
Can the Subclavian vein be cannulated using ultrasound?
Duration:
21 minutes 54 seconds
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Flash Presentation - Episode 1:
The Age of Reason - The End of Blind Sticking ( Part 1)
by Dr Jack LeDonne of Greater Baltimore Medical Center courtesy of the Association for Vascular Access
Topic:
Should all Central Venous Access be performed with Ultrasound Guidance?
Duration:
14 minutes 58 seconds
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5 Million Lives Campaign
The 5 Million Lives Campaign is a voluntary initiative to protect patients from five million incidents of medical harm over the next two years (December 2006 – December 2008).
