When:	March 1, 2005 - Tuesday, from 8:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Where:	1010 Corporation Way Palo Alto, CA 94303
To Register:	(650) 723-6366
Email:	cecenter@stanfordmed.org
Fee:	$135.00 (Lunch Included)
Credits:	BRN 6.5 CE Hrs

This 1-day course is designed to meet the advanced learning needs of nurses who insert PIC catheters and midlines, and/or who problem-solve PICC and midline complications in the adult patient. Attendees must be experienced in inserting PICCs.

Emphasis will be on current guidelines and new adjunctive technology to assist the nurse in successful placement of PICCs.

Program Highlights:

• Microintroducer technique
• Use of Navion to determine tip placement
• Catheter exchange technique
• Use of ultrasound to access deep veins
• PIC Catheter, suturing and use of local anesthetics
• Infusate characteristics, peripheral infusion safety

Faculty from Stanford Hospital and Clinics:

Nadine Nakazawa, BS, CRNI, Staff Nurse IV, Ambulatory Treatment Unit and PICC Program Coordinator