"RX: Large Dose of Humor; Deliver over 1 Hour"
The role Humor plays in the healing process.
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CRBSI/CLABSI: "Preventing Alphabet Soup Infections"
One-hour class
Handouts
Bibliography and References
Lecture
Class Discussion
"IV Complications & Nursing Interventions"
One-hour Class
Handouts
Bibliography and References
Lecture
Class Discussion
Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation:
Handouts
Bibliography and References
Lecture
Overheads/Slides
IV Starting "Pearls of Wisdom"
IV insertion skills practice on a mannequin arm
(Precepting and competency verification done by individual facility)
Care and Maintenance of, and Medication Delivery via
Central VADs:
(Tunneled, Non-tunneled, PICC, and
Implanted
Port types.)
Handouts
Bibliography and References
Comprehensive Lecture
Overheads/Slides
Hands-On simulation on a training mannequin arm and chest
(Precepting and competency verification done by individual facility)
IV Solutions: It’s "In the Bag": (Understanding Fluid and Electrolyte Balance)
Two or three-hour class
Handouts
Bibliography and References
Comprehensive Lecture
Power Point Presentation
A Close Look at Medication Errors: Avoiding Disaster
Two-hour class
Handouts
Bibliography and References
Anecdotal type lecture
Overheads/Slides
Class Discussion
PAIN Management Solutions:
One or two hour class
Handouts
Bibliography and References
Lecture
Overheads/Slides
Class Discussion
Are CVAD Infections "Bugging" You?:
One-hour class
Handouts
Bibliography and References
Lecture
Visual Aids
Epidural Medication Administration:
Two-hour class
Handouts
Lecture
Class Discussion
Documentation
References
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and Continuous
Narcotic Infusion (CNI): Safe and Effective:
Two-hour class
Handouts
Lecture
CADD-Legacy PCA Pump Demonstration
Documentation
References
Parenteral Nutrition: "Up Close and Personal":
One or two class
Handouts
Lecture
Bibliography and References
Visual Aids
Blood Transfusions and Best Practice:
One hour class
Handouts
Lecture
Class Discussion
References
Visual Aids
More Available Topics:
Complications with "Mid-Clavicular" PICC Tip Placement
Implanted Port "Safety" Non-Coring Needle: Insertion and Removal
Developing a PICC Insertion Program At Your Institution
Developing a PICC Performance Improvement Program
Special Problems in Infusion Therapy: Pediatrics and Geriatrics
An Overview of the Most Common Drugs given by the
Intravenous Route
Pharmacology Role in Infusion Therapy
"Who Ya Gonna Call? Clotbusters!": De-clotting CVADs
Client chooses topic and Length of Presentation
"PICC a little..." will develop
ANY lectures/classes requested.
Just call Gwen...207-873-3558 or
e-mail: gwen@piccalittle.com
Costs include: Mileage and an hourly charge for
travel and lecture time.
A free, written estimate will be provided for you,
for all requested classes.
