NICU PIVIE Roundtable
Peripheral intravenous infiltration and extravasation (PIVIE) in neonates has the potential to cause significant tissue injury, leading to increased length of stay, increased cost, patient discomfort and family distress. Prevention of PIVIEs requires constant vigilance and the efforts of multiple interprofessional team members. This roundtrable discussion provides the opportunity for clinicians in a variety of disciplines to learn about each other's roles, discuss strategies for PIVIE prevention and strengthen collaboration.
Target Audience
NICU registered nurses, especially those newer to practice, nursing students, pharmacy students and residents, dietitian students, Transport Team clinicians
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to:
Objective #1: Explain rationale for organizational focus on peripheral intravenous infiltration and extravasation rates.
Objective #2: Summarize the roles of the interprofessional team members involved in providing intravenous therapy to neonates.
Objective #3: Identify resources to assist with safe provision of intravenous therapy to neonates.
Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator, Tracy Savitz | tracy.savitz@nemours.org
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Samantha Mumford, PharmD, BCNSP
Molly Potter
Tracy Savitz, MSN, RN, CPN
Lauren Stracuzzi, MSN, RNC-NIC, ACCNS-P
Lynn Fuchs, MD, MHQS
Kelly Lindeblad, MSN, RNC-NIC
Janet Lowe
Tracy Savitz, MSN, RN, CPN
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Available Credit
- 0.50 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity is designated for 0.50 contact hours.
- 0.50 Continuing EducationThis activity is designated for 0.50 continuing education credits.