Vessel Health and Preservation : The Right Approach for Vascular Access

This Open access book offers updated and revised information on vessel health and preservation (VHP), a model concept first published in poster form in 2008 and in JVA in 2012, which has received a great deal of attention, especially in the US, UK and Australia. The book presents a model and a new way of thinking applied to vascular access and administration of intravenous treatment, and shows how establishing and maintaining a route of access to the bloodstream is essential for patients in acute care today. Until now, little thought has been given to an intentional process to guide selection, insertion and management of vascular access devices (VADs) and by default actions are based on crisis management when a quickly selected VAD fails. The book details how VHP establishes a framework or pathway model for each step of the patient experience, intentionally guiding, improving and eliminating risk when possible. The evidence points to the fact that reducing fragmentation, establishing a pathway, and teaching the process to all stakeholders reduces complications with intravenous therapy, improves efficiency and diminishes cost. As such this book appeals to bedside nurses, physicians and other health professionals.

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CONTENTS:
Preface. About the concept of VHP, beginnings, process and ideal
Section 1. Right Assessment and Right Vein
Chapter 1. Catheter and vein selection with avoidance of joints and danger zones
Chapter 2. Ultrasonic assessment and placement of right device
Section 2. Right Training
Chapter 3. Training process, competencies, preparation for PIV, PICC, CVC insertions
Section 3. Right Insertion
Chapter 4. Catheter size, type, number of lumen for patient and treatment
Chapter 5. Placement with no more than 2 attempts
Chapter 6. Infection Prevention principles with Kits for insertion and compliance with sterile procedure (bundles, checklist, CHG, etc)
Chapter 7. Tip positioning
Chapter 8. Securement
Section 4. Pediatric Vessel Health
Chapter 9. Differences between paediatrics and adults for vein assessment
Chapter 10. Right Site selection
Chapter 11. Right Device assessment (type, size, no. of lumens)
Chapter 12. Right Technology assessment
Chapter 13. Why is VHP important in paediatrics?
Chapter 14. Troubleshooting in paediatrics
Section 5. Right Supplies and Technology
Chapter 15. Ultrasound
Chapter 16. Insertion kits for USGPIV, PICC, Midline, CVC
Chapter 17. Antimicrobial dressings
Chapter 18. Needleless connector issues
Section 6. Right Care and Assessment
Chapter 19. Daily or twice daily assessment for catheter function, dressing adherence and necessity of device
Chapter 20. Hub disinfection issues and compliance measures
Chapter 21. Flushing with proper techniques
Section 7. Right Evaluation
Chapter 22. How to evaluate a VHP program initiative
Chapter 23. Staff education and satisfaction
Chapter 24. Patient satisfaction
Chapter 25. Pathway effectiveness and outcome measures.