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Course
Title:
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Managing
PICCs - Module 11
Overview |
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Credits:
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2
Contact Hours |
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Cost:
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$20.00 |
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Description:
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To provide effective care for patients
with these devices, you need to know not only the
distinguishing characteristics of the various
PICCs in use, but also how to prevent and treat
complications, and troubleshoot problems
successfully. This module provides an overview to these
issues. |
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Author:
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Professional
Learning Systems, Inc. |
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Learning
Objectives:
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- Identify what PICC stands for.
- Describe why a PICC is a
long-term line.
- Describe the differences
between the cephalic and basilic veins.
- Describe the procoagulation
and anticoagulation systems activated by the body when a
vein is traumatized.
- Describe the differences
between silicone and polyurethane PICCs.
- Discuss three factors that
impact resistance.
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