Stabilization device has always been used in the INS Standards since we starting adding this as a standard. In 2016, the word "securement" was also added to broaden the concept. Stabllization would apply to preventing the VAD from any movement in any direction while securement would reduce the risk of dislodgment of the VAD. There is a need for attention to both factors. This category of devices has always been known as stabilization devices with a specific definition in the Glossary in the Standards document.
Stabilization device has always been used in the INS Standards since we starting adding this as a standard. In 2016, the word "securement" was also added to broaden the concept. Stabllization would apply to preventing the VAD from any movement in any direction while securement would reduce the risk of dislodgment of the VAD. There is a need for attention to both factors. This category of devices has always been known as stabilization devices with a specific definition in the Glossary in the Standards document.
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, NPD-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
Website http://www.hadawayassociates.com
Office Phone 770-358-7861
Thank you!
Asystole RN, BSN, CRNI, VA-BC
Vascular Access Nurse, Infusion Nurse