What's New in PIVC Research: Clinically Indicated Removal

Includes a Live Web Event on 04/28/2025 at 6:45 PM (EDT)

This session reviews the evidence base and clinical practice guidelines for clinically indicated removal of peripherally inserted venous catheters (PIVCs). The learner will gain an understanding of the associated risks of leaving PIVC in place when clinically indicated for removal including risks to vessel health, and PIVC complications including phlebitis, occlusion, infiltration and infection. Attendees will also gain knowledge in the impact of policy change and the importance of implementation science and education for safe PIVC removal. At the conclusion of this session, clinicians will understand best practices for clinically indicated PIVC removal.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, learners will be able to:

• Describe the criteria used to determine clinically indicated removal of PIVCs    

• Understand the evidence base for clinically indicated removal and the implications for vessel health and preservation, infection risk, and healthcare costs.    

• Outline the implementation factors required to successfully adopt a clinically indicated removal policy in a health system    

• Explain clinical best practice and current guidelines for ensuring safe, timely removal of PIVCs

Contact Hours: 1
CRNI® RUs: 2

Claire Rickard, RN, PhD GDN(CritCare), FAAN, FACN, FAHMS

Claire Rickard, RN, PhD GDN(CritCare), FAAN, FACN, FAHMS, is an Australian National Health and Medical Council (NHMRC) Leadership Fellow and Conjoint Professor of Infection Prevention and Vascular Access with The University of Queensland and Metro North Health’s Herston Infectious Diseases Institute. After specializing as an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse and completing a PhD in infection prevention, she established the Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching and Research (AVATARgroup.org.au) and has completed >5 randomized controlled trials and >3 journal publications. Recognized by the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, American Academy of Nursing, and the Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame, Dr Rickard is ranked as the #1 author worldwide over the past decade for both “Catheter Infection; Central Venous Catheter; Intensive Care Unit” and “Catheterization; Peripheral Venous Catheter; Patient Safety” (Scival).

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