Ultrasound Guidance and PIV Insertion
Patients with difficult I.V. access (DIVA) require advanced techniques and confident clinical judgment to achieve successful PIV insertion. Read this article now to sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and deliver more compassionate, patient-centered care!
Course Details
Overview
Peripheral I.V. (PIV) insertion in patients with difficult I.V. access (DIVA) presents ongoing clinical challenges that can impact both patient outcomes and care delivery. In this article, you’ll explore evidence-based strategies, including ultrasound guidance, and gain practical insights from a quality improvement initiative to reduce insertion attempts and strengthen your skills and decision-making. These insights equip you to enhance efficiency and confidence while delivering compassionate, ethical care and improving the patient experience.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Describe DIVA challenges and ultrasound-guided PIV use.
- Identify core elements of ultrasound-guided PIV training.
- Apply evidence-based DIVA management practices.
Presented by:
Anne Genevieve Papa-Torres, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN; Kimberly Cole Parker, DNP, MSN, BSN; Amy Lee, DNP, ARNP, WHNP-BC; Heidi Gilroy, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, EBP-C
Anne Genevieve Papa-Torres is the professional development lead in clinical education and professional development at Me¬morial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center in Shenandoah, Texas. Kimberly Cole Parker is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Amy Lee is senior as¬sociate dean of academic affairs and a clinical professor at the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing. Heidi Gilroy is director of professional development, Magnet, and research at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
