The practical integration of a hybrid model of ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access in a large apheresis center.
David BarthRosaleen M NemecDennis D ChoAdam SlomerEduard CojocariKyuho KimLianne D McLeanChristopher J PatriquinPublished in: Journal of clinical apheresis (2020)
A hybrid model of using SOC and USGPIV for PIV access for apheresis procedures resulted in decreased need for CVC access, high levels of successful initial access attempts, and increased nursing confidence in PIV access.