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Evaluation On-Demand Video ViewAttendees 44

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Neonatal

(C7) PEDS: Think Kink, Anticipate Precipitate, If Not, Maybe a Clot? Uncovering the true cause of your PICC occlusion.

Friday, September 19, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Location: Escambia
Earn 1 CE Hour(s)
Peds/Neo SIG On-Demand
Disclosure(s):
Tami Cason, RN, ALS, C-NPT: No financial relationships to disclose
Melissa Stebel, MSN, CNS, VA-BC, CPEN: No financial relationships to disclose
In this session, we dive into an innovative project that's transforming how nurses treat PICC line occlusions in vulnerable neonatal and pediatric patients. By introducing an evidence-based algorithm, this initiative aims to increase nursing knowledge and accuracy of treatments based on the specific cause of the occlusion-because the right diagnosis is the key to saving these precious lines. After completing a targeted education program, nurses' confidence and knowledge skyrocketed, this resulted in fewer lost lines, fewer treatment interruptions, and improved outcomes. Join us as we explore our journey and share our occlusion algorithm in hopes of improving the care of this unique patient population.

Learning Objectives:

  • By the end of this session the participant will be able to describe the 3 primary types of PICC occlusions.
  • By the end of this session the participant will be able to identify the appropriate treatment based on the occlusion treatment algorithm.
  • By the end of this session the participant will be able to state 2 improved clinical outcomes that can result from appropriately treated PICC occlusions based on cause of occlusion.