Nursing Best Practice Guidelines

Assessment and Device Selection for Vascular Access

Background Information
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Purpose & Scope
Vascular Access Device (VAD) Defined
Complications of CVADs
Complications of PVADs

Practice Recommendations
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Practice Recommendations
Strength of Recommendation

Point of Care Resources
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Systematic Assessment Prior to Inserting a Vascular Access Device
Practice Considerations for Comprehensive Health Teaching to Persons and their Families/Caregivers
Practice Considerations for Blood Draws
Practice Considerations for Multi-Component PVAD Care Protocols
Practice Considerations for Ultrasound-Guided Technique for the Insertion of Arterial Catheters
Considerations for Ultrasound-Guided Technique for the Insertion of PVADs for Persons with Difficult Intravenous Access
Practice Considerations for Non-Pharmacological and Pharmacological Pain Management Strategies During VAD Insertion in Adults
Practice Considerations for Non-Pharmacological and Pharmacological Pain Management Strategies During VAD Insertion in Infants and Children

Sample Tools
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General tools across multiple recommendation areas
Tools for Device Selection
Tools for Blood Draws
Tools for PVAD Care and Daily Assessment
Tools for Ultrasound-guided technique
Tools for Pain Management

Client and Family Education
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References