SPEAKER: Britt Meyer
ROOM: Rivoli C
CONTACT HOURS: 1
CRNI RUs: 2

Patients with limited mobility may pose unique challenges when vascular access is required. It is not unusual for nurses to encounter patients unable to assist with optimal positioning or with significant contractures in need of vascular access. Unfortunately, patients in this population are also at increased risk for fractures and other iatrogenic injuries related to procedural positioning. Such preventable injuries add to already complex comorbidities. In this session, we will review case studies of injuries related to procedural positioning and brainstorm alternative approaches to maximize successful vascular access in patients with alterations in mobility. 

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to: • Anticipate vascular access challenges based on patient mobility limitations • Discuss potential iatrogenic injuries related to procedural positioning for vascular access • Employ alternative positioning approaches for vascular access procedures in patients with alterations in mobility