Vascular access

What you will learn

Difficult vascular access? No problem. In this chapter, you will learn the tips and tricks to capably perform an ultrasound-guided peripheral or central venous line.  This indispensable skill-set will impress your nurses and help your patients.  Learn how and when to stick your patients and tips to avoid pitfalls (arteries, thrombus, etc).  This module provides key recommendations on which upper extremity vessels to use and a helpful checklist to follow during your next difficult IV access. 

• One-person or two-person approach
• Probe covers for your peripheral and central lines
• The compression technique
• The 2 main approaches: transverse and longitudinal
• Cannulating the Internal Jugular vein
• Confirming your line – wire or flush
• Femoral vein access
• Peripheral venous access from start to finish
• Best practices in US-guided access