Day One Agenda
9 am - Basics of Pediatric Infusion Therapy
10 am - Break
10:45 am - Continue with Basics
12 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1 pm - TPN basics
2:30 pm - Break
2:45 pm - Caring for an Implanted Port
4 pm - Safety, Infection Control and Legal Issues
4:45 pm - Questions
IV Basics
Review infusion therapy topics, such as venous anatomy, centrally placed venous catheters, methods of medication delivery, and complications and troubleshooting of intravenous therapy.
At the end of this class, you値l be able to:
- Identify vasculature used for venous catheter placement
- Identify proper peripheral venous catheter placement
- Identify the different centrally placed venous catheters (PICC, Hickman/Broviac and Implanted Port), as well as indications for their use and care
- Identify complications and troubleshooting strategies related to peripherally placed venous catheters and centrally placed venous catheters
- Identify common intravenous therapies, indications for therapy, methods of delivery and infusion equipment
- Review Central Venous Catheter dressing change
Caring for an Implanted Port
Learn the techniques needed to access, de-access and troubleshoot an implanted infusion port.
At the end of this class, you値l be able to:
- Identify the anatomy of an implanted infusion port
- Identify and troubleshoot the complications of an implanted infusion port
- Demonstrate the proper techniques in accessing and de-accessing an implanted infusion port
TPN & Curlin® Infusion Pump
Learn the basics of the Curlinｮ infusion pump and understand the indications for use, side effects, special precautions, contraindications and complications of Total Parenteral Nutrition therapy.
At the end of this class, you値l be able to:
- Identify the indications for use of TPN
- Document a thorough nutritional assessment
- Identify the goals of TPN therapy
- Identify the basic components of TPN
- Discuss laboratory data measurements associated with TPN therapy
- Identify complications of TPN therapy
- Review setting up and administering TPN using a Curlin® 4000 infusion pump
Safety, Infection Control and Legal Issues in Infusion Therapy
As part of this seminar, we値l discuss the safety and legal issues of pediatric infusion therapy, helping you understand how to safely manage IV therapy in the home.
At the end of this class, you値l be able to:
- Identify the most current standards and recommendations in nursing safety and infection control
- Identify how to safely use infection control practices while caring for patients
Pediatric Assessment
Children are not “little adults.” Learn to accurately assess your patient at his/her stage of growth and development.
At the end of this class, you値l be able to:
- Identify age-specific stages of growth and development
- Perform a complete physical assessment on a well child
- Identify normal ranges for blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, respirations and common laboratory values in children
