The Case for the Subcutaneous Securement in Central Venous Catheters.
Casey Schuller RN BSN VA-BC
Owner of Toledo Vascular Access Consultants, LLC
Team member of a Nurse-driven CVC insertion team
Description:
Central venous catheter insertion sites can be challenging to secure and dress. Sutures have been the most common practice for CVCs for decades despite the CDC elicit recommendation to use sutureless securement devices for catheter securement. The 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice states to use a securement method in addition to the primary dressing and supports and specifically to avoid sutures. Our speaker will dive deep into how subcutaneous securement is the permanent solution to a temporary catheter.
Objectives:
- Describe different securement techniques for central venous access catheters
- List three benefits of subcutaneous securement
- Discuss importance of dressing adherence and catheter care/maintenance
Presentation by Casey Schuller RN BSN VA-BC
Casey is a skilled registered nurse with 14 years of clinical experience in placement of vascular access devices, along with 14 years of clinical experience in a Level 1 trauma center Emergency department. Clinical Educator for 12 years providing education, new product trials/implementations, and device training across the vascular access device portfolio. Currently working full time on a rapid response/Code/vascular access team. VAT covers placement of vascular access devices, including IO, arterial catheters, USG PIV, Midline, PICC, CICC, and HD catheters. This nurse-based vascular access team is the first in Michigan to place temporary HD catheters at the bedside.