Peripheral IV Placement, is an essential skill in nursing that does require skill and finesse to master. A recent study found that on average, it requires 2.8 attempts by a practitioner to gain access.
Multiple attempts usually result in increase cost to the facility and increased morbidity of the patient. Peak Mobile Vascular Access experienced nurses will always utilize ultrasound needle guidance to ensure a successful IV placement.
PICC line manufacturer, PICC companies can purchase lines from $60 to $150, the more expensive ones are advanced to the point that clotting of lines is greatly reduced, this reduces cost and better for the patient, Peak Mobile Vascular Access uses lines that are American made and more expensive.
Catheter Tip placement, final placement of the tip as reported on the radiologist report is due to the expertise of the picc line nurse using ultrasound guidance, an inexperienced nurse may easily cause mal positions, leading to intervention, delay of treatment, and additional x-rays to confirm final placement. Epicc Vascular nurses have all placed a minimum of 1000 piccs.
Peak Mobile Vascular Access offers affordable PICC line care and management classes to their clients. We always choose Patient Care over profits. A well-trained staff will reduce the number of complications (costs), reduce clotting (costs) and minimize the possibility of catheter related infections. (cost and patient care)
Not all Picc Line company’s are equal, while it may be profitable for these company’s to purchase the lowest priced Picc Lines on the market. A substandard Picc Line increases the likelihood of clotting, DVT’s, and possible infections. When a Picc Line malfunctions, you have no choice but to call and absorb additional costs to declot or replace the line. This is not good for the facility or for the patient.
As nurses, do we know how invasive it is and what
Maintenance of PICCs requires a set of washing and sealing procedures.
Proper understanding of the labeling can facilitate the correct use of