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Timely and successful vascular access can be as challenging as it is vital for the pediatric and neonatal portion of the patient population. In December 2020, the Association for Vascular Access published a position paper titled, "Minimum Education and Training for Pediatric and Neonatal IV Insertion for all Clinicians" to provide recommendations to clinicians performing the most common invasive procedure on the tiniest and most fragile of patients. In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and Director of Communications Eric Seger discuss the paper with two of its authors, Mary Beth Hovda Davis, MSN, RN, VA-BC™ and Darcy Doellman, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and then speak with another clinician about how it could impact their practice. Episode sponsored by 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner AngioDynamics.0:00 AngioDynamics Ad 10:52 Breaking down the paper with Mary Beth Hovda Davis and Darcy Doellman13:40 AngioDynamics Ad 214:57 Neonatal Vascular Access Clinician Cheri Gillette joins the showSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

How does extravasation affect nuclear medicine? In what ways does vascular access impact nuclear medicine? The ISAVE That Podcast welcomes Ron Lattanze, the CEO of Lucerno Dynamics, to the show to answer these questions and more through data and further research ahead of the closing of a public comment period for a petition he spearheaded to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.0:00 AVA President Lori Kaczmarek, AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and AVA Director of Communications Eric Seger kick off Episode 81:23 Lucerno Dynamics CEO Ron Lattanze Joins the Show2:00 Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine7:30 How Nuclear Medicine Impacts Vascular Access10:00 How Do We Address This Issue?13:31 A Deeper Explanation for Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine16:55 Extravasation in Nuclear Medicine is Preventable28:55 Public Comment at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission35:12 Comments Due by November 30Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

When is the right time to conduct a meta-analysis? What parameters should you and your team use? How far back should you go in literature research? The ISAVE That Podcast is fortunate to be joined by Dr. Greg Schears, a pediatric intensivist and anesthesiologist, to answer these questions and more. Sponsored by 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner BD, this episode focuses on a meta-analysis Dr. Schears and his team recently completed on PICCs and how when inserted with current best practice experience low deep vein thrombosis. It also investigates CLABSI risk in CICCs.0:00 A word from episode sponsor BD0:48 Welcome to Episode 7!1:42 Dr. Schears gives background on his meta-analysis24:56 Another word from episode sponsor BD26:20 A final breakdown and question to Dr. SchearsSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

The big reveal is here! The Association for Vascular Access and B. Braun Medical, Inc. are collaborating to increase the standards around and enhance training for peripheral IV placement in vascular access. This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast welcomes a number of guests that worked behind the scenes to establish this partnership and piece together the initial stages of the curriculum: AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson, MSNEd, RN, VA-BC™ chats with Mike Golebiowski, Vice President of Healthcare Strategy & Innovation at B. Braun, Inc., Andrea Owens, MSNEd, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Marian University, Christine Vandenhouten, PhD, RN, Chair and Professor of Nursing & Health Studies at Wisconsin-Green Bay and Michelle DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™, Senior Infection Control Officer at Methodist Hospitals about the structure of the curriculum, upcoming pilot studies and more.0:08 AVA and B. Braun: A PIV Curriculum Collaboration5:00 Panel of Experts Discussing Curriculum13:30 Impacting Students21:31 Curriculum Pilot Program – November 202026:00 Closing Thoughts; Eyes Toward the FutureSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

The ISAVE That Podcast returns from its summer hiatus with a bang! AVA welcomes Laura Krick, Vice President of Clinical and Market Development at Interrad Medical, Inc. and Mark Rowe, MNSc, RNP, VA-BC™, the vascular access team leader at the University of Arkansas, for a discussion on the SecurAcath subcutaneous securement device. How does SecurAcath impact patient safety? We find out, with new clinical evidence provided by Mark and his team in a recent publication.AVA Director of Communications and Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access Eric Seger also sits down with 2020 AVA at Your Fingertips D-TEAM Chair Michele Cox, RN, CCRN, VA-BC™ and 2020 AVA President-Elect Jocelyn Grecia Hill, MN, RN, CVAA, VA-BC™ to learn about the decision-making process behind moving from an in-person scientific meeting to a virtual one that opens at the end of October.0:00 Information from episode sponsor Interrad Medical, Inc.0:29 Judy and Eric interview Laura and Mark about SecurAcath and the impact it has on preventing Central Line Bloodstream Infections21:37 Another word from episode sponsor Interrad Medical Inc.22:26 Eric's discussion with Jocelyn and Michele about the decision to move the 2020 AVA Scientific Meeting from an in-person event to a virtual meeting, AVA at Your FingertipsSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Episode 4 of Season 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast has another COVID-19 feel to it. AVA welcomes Dr. Joseph El-Houjairy to the show, who brings a unique perspective on the virus to our listeners. Dr. El-Houjairy had COVID-19 earlier this year, and while he has bounced back from it and is back at work, he provides an interesting perspective on the kind of physical and psychological toll it takes on patients.JAVA Editor-in-Chief Eric Seger also speaks with Sarah Santucci, AB, and Dr. Scott Trerotola from Penn Medicine in Philadelphia about their manuscript scheduled for publication as the CE article in the summer issue of the journal.0:00 A word from Episode 4 sponsor and 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner Teleflex0:38 An interview with Dr. Joe El-Houjairy, a hospitalist and internal medicine caregiver at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN, who contracted the COVID-19 virus.28:23 Another word from Episode 4 sponsor Teleflex28:49 Beyond the Manuscript: Sarah Santucci, AB and Dr. Scott TrerotolaSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AVA welcomes a handful of vascular access clinicians who are on the front lines fighting the virus to share how it has impacted daily life, new challenges they face and new strategies to keep patients safe. The panel includes the following individuals:-Tonja Stevens, RN, VA-BC™ | Vascular Access Specialist in Washington, D.C. and Secretary of the 2020 AVA Board of Directors-Regina Hines, RN, VA-BC™ and Kristi Butler, RN, VA-BC™ | Manager and member of a Vascular Access Team in Birmingham, Alabama-Keegan Mahoney, RRT, VA-BC™ | Lead Respiratory Therapist at a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona-Connie Girgenti, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ | Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Chicago area0:00 A word from Episode 3 sponsor and 2020 AVA Enterprise Partner Teleflex0:40 COVID-19 Panelist Introductions2:30 The Impact of a PPE Shortage4:44 How COVID-19 Changes Home Life for Clinicians9:26 Best Practice v. COVID-19 Practice21:15 Caring for a Prone COVID-19 Patient25:20 Another word from Episode 3 sponsor Teleflex25:43 COVID-19 Practice: No Judge Island34:00 How Vascular Access Specialists Can be Leaders During the COVID-19 Pandemic42:36 Crystal Ball: How Would You Have Prepared Better for COVID-19?48:03 Final ThoughtsSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

In a loaded episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, we hear from two clinicians that have extensive experience with the SecurAcath device, two more that helped obtain vascular access for international star Fiona the hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo, and the leader of the National Home Infusion Association.0:31 Episode 2 opens with a discussion on SecurAcath with Angelique Gaston, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ and Julie Lee, RN, BSN, VA-BC™11:14 A word from Episode 2 Sponsor SecurAcath12:00 Clinicians from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Darcy Doellman, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and Blake Gustafson, RN, VA-BC™ help us celebrate Fiona's 3rd birthday36:03 Another word from Episode 2 Sponsor SecurAcath36:58 Discussion on current trends in home infusion with NHIA COO Jennifer Charron, RN, MSN, CNE54:43 Upcoming AVA Network EventsSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

We're back! Season 3 of the ISAVE That Podcast is here, and we've got great things in store for 2020. The inaugural episode of the season does not disappoint, complete with interviews with the three new members of AVA's Board of Directors as well as friend of the show Lee Steere.0:00-0:28 A word from episode sponsor AVA Academy0:42-20:40 Judy and Eric welcome Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™, Tonya Heim, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, and Monte Harvill, MD, to AVA! The trio shares their plans for 2020 and what drew them to the Association.20:42-21:34 Another word from episode sponsor AVA Academy21:35-34:07 Lee Steere, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ joins the show again to chat about the leadership role he has at his hospital and the innovative ways he and his team are convincing management to do more for their vascular access practice.34:09-35:30 AVA Network EventsSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Welcome to our final episode of 2019! In this installment, we revisit snippets from interviews taken from the five most popular episodes of 2019.0:11-7:01 Ramzy and Eric discuss what you can expect on this final episode of the year.7:14-15:29 Hear the bulk of our conversation with Chellie DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ and Dr. Rahul Pathak about a recent AHRQ report and infection prevention from Episode 5.15:44-26:10 Part of our interview with Dennis J. Ernst, NCPT (NCCT), founder of the Center for Phlebotomy Education, about how phlebotomy and vascular access go hand in hand from Episode 12.26:22-40:31 Eric spoke with Lauren Backe, the mother of Everly Backe, a pediatric IV infiltration patient for Episode 7.40:42-59:44 After ECRI denoted infections from peripheral IVs on its top-10 patient safety list for 2019, we welcomed Dr. Marcia Ryder and Jim Davis on Episode 6 to discuss it.59:56-1:09:19 Nancy Moureau and Nancy Trick kicked off our Vessel Health and Preservation series in Episode 8 with a discussion on the genesis of a project that turned into a must-have textbook for clinicians.Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Episode 14 of the ISAVE That Podcast, sponsored by AVA Academy, welcomes experts on ultrasound transducers for a conversation on this hot topic in our specialty and hears from an author of an article set for publication in the winter 2019 issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.0:00-0:22 A word from episode 14 sponsor AVA Academy.0:33-2:04 Episode introduction2:10-2:56 Another message from episode 14 sponsor AVA Academy.3:00-30:51 Featured discussion on ultrasound transducer reprocessing with Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, PLNC, IP-BC, VA-BC™, FACDONA, FAAPM, FNAP and Mark Rowe, MNSc, RNP, VA-BC™.31:00-46:09 Beyond The Manuscript with Sinead Sheils, RGN, MN (NP), a Hepatology Nurse Practitioner who co-authored the CE article in the upcoming winter 2019 issue of JAVA.46:12-47:37 Upcoming AVA Network eventsSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

This episode of the ISAVE That Podcast debriefs from Las Vegas and AVA's largest scientific meeting EVER with a pair of interviews from first-time attendees.0:00-0:27 A word from our Episode 13 sponsor, the 2020 AVA Scientific Meeting.0:33-6:37 AVA's Resource Guide for Vascular Access, its most heavily attended meeting ever, nearly 600 first-time attendees – our week in Las Vegas was one for the books!6:41-7:22 A word from AVA Strategic Partner I.V. House7:28-22:23 AVASM19 first-time attendee Maya Gossman, BSN, RN, VA-BC™, CMSRN joins the show to talk about the vascular access procedure lab, connections she made in Las Vegas and much more.22:35-31:15 AVASM19 first-time attendee Leah Nichols, RN, BSN shares her experience at the meeting, complete with meeting one of her vascular access idols.31:16-32:23 Upcoming AVA Network EventsSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

This episode previews the 2019 AVA Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas, with interviews with a pair of speakers set to present research at the conference. It also features the first-ever discussion on phlebotomy.0:00-0:26 A word from Episode 12 sponsor Eloquest Healthcare0:35-3:01 Welcome to Episode 12! AVA's family reunion is right around the corner!3:06-3:52 A second word from Episode 12 sponsor Eloquest Healthcare3:57-18:32 A discussion on nursing and vascular access team leadership, AVA 2019 and more with Elena Nelson Squires, BSN, RN, OCN, VA-BC™18:39-40:06 Who better to hold the ISAVE That Podcast's inaugural conversation on phlebotomy with than Dennis J. Ernst, MT (ASCP), NCPT (NCCT), founder of the Center for Phlebotomy Education.40:16-54:11 Lee Steere, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ helps us put a bow on the episode with another look ahead to Las Vegas and more.Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Vein of Contention is back! Part Two of our expert panel discussion, sponsored by The AVA Foundation, dives into more difficult topics with differing opinions. A rundown:0:00-0:46 – A message from Episode 11 sponsor The AVA Foundation0:57-5:09 – Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger welcome you to Part Two of Vein of Contention, with a nod to those industry partners supporting The AVA Foundation's Lunch and Learn session at the 2019 AVA Scientific Meeting in Las Vegas5:12-14:30 – Is there ever a place for IV insertion in an awkward location? (i.e., fingers, ankles, toes, breast)14:30-15:56 – Another message from episode sponsor The AVA Foundation15:57-42:36 – If a patient has achieved a certain number of PIV failures, at what point should we consider a different device? Clinical context would be important.42:36-48:58 – A new metric: Number of devices/number of inpatient daysSupport the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

It's Part One of the Vein of Contention episode of the ISAVE That Podcast! On Season 2, Episode 10, sponsored by Velano Vascular, Dr. Jack LeDonne leads a panel of experts in answering tough questions on PIV placement and more. Here's the plan:0:00-0:27 A word from Episode 10 sponsor Velano Vascular.0:40-3:43 Ramzy Nasrallah and Dr. LeDonne provide a quick intro to the episode and its genesis. Why are we here?3:44-4:29 Another message from Episode 10 sponsor Velano Vascular.4:30-41:21 We welcome our panel of experts into the conversation: Jocelyn Hill, MN, RN, CVAA(c), Jon Bell, RN, MSN, VA-BC™, Sheila Hale, RN, MSN, CRNI®, VA-BC™, Judy Thompson, MSNEd., RN, VA-BC™, Peter Carr, PhD, MMedSc, BSc, H Dip A&E Nurs, Dip HE Nurs, and Nicole Marsh, BN join to dissect the intricacies of this subject.45:22-46:46 Upcoming AVA network events.Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Season 2, Episode 9 of the ISAVE That Podcast sponsored by Adhezion Biomedical features takes us into the heart of summer with a pair of informative conversations! Here's the plan:0:00-0:26 A word from Episode 9 sponsor Adhezion Biomedical.0:40-2:34 Eric and Ramzy provide a quick introduction to the episode – we can't believe it's already Episode 9 of the season!2:39-3:21 Another message from Episode 9 sponsor Adhezion Biomedical.3:30-17:15 A conversation with self-proclaimed "glue addict" Rebecca Stevens, RN, BSN, VA-BC™ about how she came to know tissue adhesive and how she uses it in her career.17:24-43:51 VHP Chapter 5: Peter Carr, PhD; MMedSc; BSc; H Dip A&E Nurs; Dip HE Nurs joins the show to discuss his involvement in Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access.44:00-45:38 Upcoming AVA network events.Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

It is Vessel Health and Preservation time! On Episode 8 of Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast, hosts Judy Thompson, Ramzy Nasrallah and Eric Seger discuss the enhanced e-edition of Vessel Health and Preservation: The Right Approach for Vascular Access. 0:00-0:33 A word from Episode 8 sponsor 3M.0:52-6:55 Let's chat Vessel Health and Preservation! Judy, Ramzy and Eric preview our upcoming summer series that features interviews with authors of the textbook, starting with this episode, and what sets the Enhanced Edition apart from the print version.7:02-8:23 Another word from Episode 8 sponsor 3M.8:28-30:04 The Nancies are here! VHP Editor Nancy Moureau, RN, BSN, PhD, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC™ and author Nancy Trick, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™ give us a peek behind the curtain on the genesis of this textbook and the publication process.30:13-50:10 Up next is a conversation with Evan Alexandrou, RN, BHealth, ICU Cert, MPH, PhD and Nicholas Mifflin, RN, BN, ICU Cert on Chapter 4 of VHP, titled "Training and Education."50:12-51:11 Upcoming AVA network events.Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Welcome to Episode 7 of the ISAVE That Podcast. AVA Academy is here! In this jam-packed episode, we break down what users can expect from Academy, while Eric speaks with the mother of a pediatric patient who authored a Patient Perspective article in the summer issue of the Journal of the Association for Vascular Access.0:00-0:38 A word from our Episode 7 sponsor, ivWatch.0:50-11:33 AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and JAVA Editor-in-Chief and AVA Director of Communications Eric Seger welcome AVA Director-at-Large Jon Bell to the show for a quick preview of what users can expect from AVA Academy and the what is coming up on the rest of the episode.11:39-12:31 Another word from ivWatch, our Episode 7 sponsor.12:36-39:11 Eric speaks with Lauren Backe, the mother of Everly Backe, a 21-month old pediatric patient who suffered an infiltrated peripheral IV site in her foot following heart surgery. Lauren shares her perspective as her daughter's patient advocate.39:20-50:07 Ramzy sits down with Skender Daerti, President and Founder of The Clinician Exchange, the AVA partner who helped build AVA Academy for a discussion on its position as an innovative learning management system for Vascular Access.50:11-52:09 Upcoming AVA network events.Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

This is an exceptional episode of the ISAVE That Podcast. The ECRI Institute recently released its top-10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2019, and numerous relate directly to vascular access practice and care. We focus on No. 9, Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines, in this episode.0:14-6:39 How can we already be on episode 6 of this season? Judy, Ramzy and Eric get us started with an overview of ECRI's top-10 list of 2019 Patient Safety Concerns.6:47-51:17 An incredibly in-depth and informative conversation about Infections from Peripherally Inserted IV Lines with Jim Davis, Senior Infection Prevention & Patient Safety Analyst/Consultant at ECRI Institute, and Dr. Marcia Ryder, a research scientist whose major focus is medical biofilm in vascular access. They touch on how the selected topics on the list make it there, the process for sharing the research to support these concerns and more.51:26-52:49 Upcoming AVA network events.Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)

Episode 5 of Season 2 of the ISAVE That Podcast – sponsored by Access Scientific – brings Dr. Rahul Pathak and Michelle DeVries, MPH, CIC, VA-BC™ into the fray to break down a recent AHRQ report that demonstrates how vascular access is an important arm of infection prevention, open up a discussion on device policies and procedures and much more!0:00-0:30 A word from Episode 5 sponsor Access Scientific0:45-2:35 There is A LOT going on with AVA! Judy, Ramzy and Eric break down an incredibly busy month of March.2:54-40:10 Hello, Dr. Pathak and Chellie! Calling in from sunny Orlando, Florida, where Dr. Pathak practices, he and Chellie discuss the recent improvements in CLABSI rate and highlight how they navigate things at their healthcare institutions. Where do central lines and midlines fall? How do we continue to reduce infections moving forward?40:14-41:33 Upcoming AVA network events. This spring will be busy!Support the show (https://www.avainfo.org/donations/donate.asp?id=12834)