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Peds

(G5) Different PICC Insertion Techniques in the NICU: Does the Evidence Call for a Change?

Sunday, October 15, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM PT
Location: C123
Earn .5 CE
Peds/Neo SIG On-Demand
Disclosure(s):
Theresa M. Stevenson, BSN, RN, VA-BC: No financial relationships to disclose
Denaye J. Beckler, RN, BSN, CEN, VA-BC: No financial relationships to disclose
3 years of comprehensive data have been collected and compiled to compare a VAT and NICU NPs placing PICCs in a 70 bed NICU in a free-standing pediatric hospital. Data comparing insertion technique, materials utilized, number of sticks to insertion, success rates, time to insertion and patient weight will be included. Traditional and Transillumination technique vs Ultrasound Guidance, and Silicone versus polyurethane catheters will be discussed in this presentation. Number of sticks, success rates, time to insertion, and patient weight will be compared.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the different techniques and catheter materials utilized in NICU PICC placement and their pros and cons.
  • Understand the differences in number of sticks, success rates, time to insertion and patient weight in the VAT and NICU NP groups.
  • Utilize this information to go back to your institutions to drive change and grow your own VATs.