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ISAVE That PodcastAre there two standards?See YouTube video - https://youtu.be/-2UarFXcio0Join Judy as she discusses vascular access practice with Dr. Jack LeDonne MD, VA-BC, Dr. Adam Friedlander MD, Dennis Woo RN, VA-BCOur physician partners are the top of the food chain in medicine. We look up to them and respect their knowledge. Conversely, we scratch our heads at their practice in vascular access!Why are they blindly poking groins? Why are they still suturing lines? Why are they still placing blind? What about those ugly IJ’s inserted high in the neck whose ext...2025-06-101h 05
Beyond Nurse ResidencyTransition Theory with Dr. Judy DuchscherNavigating the transition from nursing student to practicing nurse involves overcoming significant challenges, specifically during initial employment periods marked by transition shock and crisis. Insights from Dr. Judy Duchscher emphasize the need for structured support, theoretical frameworks, and fostering mentorship relationships to effectively guide new graduates through these critical phases.- Understanding the purpose and structure of nurse residency programs- Differentiating between transition shock and transition crisis- The importance of mentorship and support for new graduates- Recognizing the emotional and psychosocial needs during different stages- The value of peer...2025-01-011h 01
ISAVE That PodcastTissue Adhesive: Small Drops are Making Big WavesIn this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, AVA Director of Clinical Education talks with Lori Kaczmarek MSN, RN, VA-BC about how tissue adhesive is making big waves with all types of vascular access devices. From neonates to geriatric patient populations, the use of tissue adhesive to secure and protect insertion sites is improving clinical outcomes. The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to Adhezion for sponsoring this podcast episode.00:00 - Into00:30 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy07:36 - A word from Adhezion08:06 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy2023-09-2531 min
ISAVE That PodcastPosition Paper – Minimum Education and Training for Peds/Neonatal IV Insertion for CliniciansTimely and successful vascular access can be as challenging as it is vital for the pediatric and neonatal portion of the patient population. In December 2020, the Association for Vascular Access published a position paper titled, "Minimum Education and Training for Pediatric and Neonatal IV Insertion for all Clinicians" to provide recommendations to clinicians performing the most common invasive procedure on the tiniest and most fragile of patients. In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, AVA Director of Clinical Education Judy Thompson and Director of Communications Eric Seger discuss the paper with two of its authors, Mary Beth Hovda...2020-12-2229 min
ISAVE That PodcastVein of Contention: Part One with Dr. Jack LeDonne and a Panel of ExpertsIt's Part One of the Vein of Contention episode of the ISAVE That Podcast! On Season 2, Episode 10, sponsored by Velano Vascular, Dr. Jack LeDonne leads a panel of experts in answering tough questions on PIV placement and more. Here's the plan:0:00-0:27 A word from Episode 10 sponsor Velano Vascular.0:40-3:43 Ramzy Nasrallah and Dr. LeDonne provide a quick intro to the episode and its genesis. Why are we here?3:44-4:29 Another message from Episode 10 sponsor Velano Vascular.4:30-41:21 We welcome our panel of experts into the conversation: Jocelyn Hill, MN, RN, CVAA(c), Jon Bell...2019-08-2348 min