JOIN US IN OREGON AT AVA SCIENTIFIC MEETING 2023 PRECONFERENCE AS WE TRAILBLAZE THROUGH PEDIATRIC AND NEONATAL PICC INSERTION.

YOU TALKED...WE LISTENED!

Based on AVASM22 attendee feedback, we restructured the workshop to include a beginner and an advanced session. Stations were streamlined for hands-on learning utilizing pediatric and neonatal-sized needles, sheaths, and simulation pads. Session capacity was increased, a question-and-answer time was added to the end of each session, and each participant will be verified upon completing the program objectives.

The beginner session will be held in the morning and is designed for participants new to PICC insertion. The stations will include ultrasound guidance, direct puncture (sheath over needle), dressing and securement devices, Surgical ANTT (aseptic non-touch technique), PICC measurement, and patient bundling for procedural success. The session will conclude with a demonstration of a full PICC insertion.

The advanced session will be in the afternoon and designed for participants with approximately 3 years (~1000hrs/yr) of vascular access practice. The session will focus on the neonatal population and more challenging pediatric cases. The stations will include ultrasound guidance and the nuisances for neonates, neonatal Modified Seldinger Technique (MST), troubleshooting and challenging pediatric/neonatal cases, and ECG tip location technology. The session will conclude with a demonstration of a Mid-thigh Femoral PICC insertion.

Both sessions will also include a Child Life Specialist (CLS) presentation on how to best support and help the child cope during a PICC insertion through procedural medical play, preparation, education, and self-expression.

After a long day on the Oregon PICC Trail, please join us as we all put up our feet, eat, drink, and network around the campfire at the Pediatric Neonatal Reception. We look forward to seeing everyone in October for the AVA Scientific Meeting 2023.