Infusion Therapy Institute
960 Rand Road, Suite 224
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Program outline
Day-1: 8:00 am – 4:30 PM
Legal implications and IV therapy procedures by LPNs/LVNs
Purpose and methods of infusion therapy
Different types of IV fluids and its impact on the patient
Difference between irritant and vesicant medications
Prevention and management of extravasation
IV drip calculations and overview of flow control devices
Vascular access device selection criteria
Management of patients receiving IV infusions of
- Anti-infective therapies
- Intravenous hydration therapy
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- High alert medications
- Biologics and immunotherapies
Day-2: 8:30 am – 4:30 PM
Setting up primary infusion line and IVPB
Venous anatomy and select venipuncture site
Peripheral catheter insertion and troubleshooting technique
Prevention and management of complications
Routine care and maintenance of peripheral IV therapy
Short peripheral catheter removal guidelines
Documentation guidelines
Demonstration and practice session: Attendees learn to palpate and identify veins on each other and then practice catheter placement on an advanced venipuncture aid.
Day-3: 8:00 am – 2:30 PM
Identify midline, PICC, non-tunneled, tunneled, and implanted central vascular access device CVADs
Discuss measures to prevent central line associated blood stream infections (CLABSI)
Identify PICC and midline related thrombosis
De-clot CVADs with Cathflo Activase (tPA)
Remove PICC and non-tunneled CVADs
Describe, illustrate and demonstrate
- Flushing and locking protocols
- Assessment and site care of CVADS
- Understand specifics during PICC and midline dressing change
- Access and de-access implanted vascular ports (Port-a-cath.)
- Collect blood specimen through CVADs
Practice Session
Following demonstration, attendees get an opportunity to practice CVAD procedures
