Abstract

To determine whether formal annual training in PICC placement will reduce the number of PICC line insertion attempts, cost, and need for Interventional Radiology utilization. We will conduct a retrospective chart review before the educational program was initiated and prospective chart review post training program to determine infant outcomes.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Rachael L. Edjou, MSN, NICU, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Heidi Cohen, MSN, Children Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; M. Sharon Harris, MSN, Maternal Child Health Leadership Academy, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Sigma Membership

Eta Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Maternal Child Health, Neonates, Periperhally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Implementation of education to insert PICC at bedside: Insertion attempts, cost, and interventional radiology utilization

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

To determine whether formal annual training in PICC placement will reduce the number of PICC line insertion attempts, cost, and need for Interventional Radiology utilization. We will conduct a retrospective chart review before the educational program was initiated and prospective chart review post training program to determine infant outcomes.