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gsanders
Ultrasound cover

We are starting to do more and more PIV insertions using the ultrasound. Wondering what other hospitals are using for a probe cover? We are using a tegaderm but it doesn't always work the best. Taking suggestions!!!

mkcrowe01
 We use a 48" probe cover and

 We use a 48" probe cover and sterile gel. Could probably easily get by with a 24" probe cover, but not stocked by our facility. You should probably get Infection Prevention's input for your facility. We had to, to get the system to agree to a probe cover and the cost of sterile gel. 

lynncrni
 Any sterile cover can be

 Any sterile cover can be used. A TSM for this purpose must be large enough to cover the probe but it would never be large enough to cover the entire probe so it could prevent sterile technique when you are holding the probe. Are you trying to do a completely sterile insertion procedure? Or are you just trying to prevent the contact between the probe and actual catheter at the puncture site? I would get the input from your IP. There is a growing concern about PIV-associated BSI, so a greater emphasis on a sterile procedure. Lynn

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

KRALSTON
We use the same probe cover

We use the same probe cover kit as with our PICC line insertions (~147cm). I agree that you could not do a sterile insertion with even a larger tegaderm.

Keely Ralston RN-BC, VA-BC, CPUI, RCIS

kris.pruner@oum...
There was a new product at

There was a new product at AVA this year that is to be released in January - it is amazin for USPIV.  I am unsure if Lynn will let us state product information on her site but would be happy to share with you via email.

Kris Pruner RN, VA-BC

lynncrni
This is not my site, so not

This is not my site, so not my decision. I am just a loud mouth on here a lot! Ask Kevin Arnold about the policy for using and endorsing products. Lynn

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

TerryF
Your certainly not a loud

Your certainly not a loud mouth! An expert in the field and the reason why I read this site!!!

Thanks Lynn!!!

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I sent an email explaining

I sent an email explaining the site guidelines :)

thanks Lynn :)

Kevin Arnold, MSN, BBA, BS, BSN, RN
Web Manager, www.iv-therapy.net

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