Complete Pathway Bundle Fundamentals of VAD Management

The major portion of time spent during the life of a vascular access device is not on insertion, but with management of the device. It stands to reason that all clinicians responsible for care and maintenance of these devices have a thorough knowledge of how to effectively and safely manage the care. This fundamentals pathway covers evidence-based practices for securement, dressing changes, flushing, blood draws, use of needleless connectors, complications and best practice guidelines for all vascular access device management.

Applying Best Practices to VAD Management

Basic Principles of Blood Draws

Clinically Indicated Catheter Removal

Complications with VADs Part 1

Complications with VADs Part 2

Drawing Blood Cultures- Preventing Contamination

Dressing and Dressing Changes for VADs

Flushing: The Science and Evidence

Function and Management of Needleless Connectors

Methods of Securement

Safe IV Patient Care

CLABSI: Implementing the Maintenance Bundle

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