The Association for Vascular Access conducted a survey regarding the current clinical practice of vascular access device patency. Tim Spencer RN, APRN, BHSc., Dip.App.Sc., Int. Care Cert., VA-BC joins Judy Thompson MSNEd, RN, VA-BC on this episode of the ISAVE that Podcast series to discuss the results of the survey and how this translates to current clinical practice. Tim explores patency related clinical practice concepts from training, successful restoration, and various devices addressed in the survey. You can also check out the full ISAVE that Webinar Presentation on AVA Academy. A special thanks to Genentech, the sponsor for this podcast episode!
00:05 Introduction
00:19 Welcome Tim Spencer
06:35 A word from episode sponsor Genentech
07:20 Strategies to prevent and treat occlusion
23:29 Another word from episode sponsor Genentech
24:01 Pearls on Patency
33:35 Closing remarks
33:40 Disclaimer