ISAVE That Podcast

See YouTube video - https://youtu.be/-2UarFXcio0 Join Judy as she discusses vascular access practice with Dr. Jack LeDonne MD, VA-BC, Dr. Adam Friedlander MD, Dennis Woo RN, VA-BC Our physician partners are the top of the food chain in medicine. We look up to them and respect their knowledge. Conversely, we scratch our heads at their practice in vascular access! Why are they blindly poking groins? Why are they still suturing lines? Why are they still placing blind? What about those ugly IJ’s inserted high in the neck whose extension tubing is like a hair accessory? Learning Objectives: 1. Understand discrepancies in practice between Vascular Access Specialists and Physicians. 2. Describe variations in training for central line insertion 3. Summarize steps to improve multidisciplinary practice We are excited to offer 1 CE This presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371. This Podcast will be available for 1 CE for 60 days - until August 11, 2025 Support the show

Judy and Dennis (TheVascular Guy) discuss the importance of patient-centered care, the challenges of managing patients with sensitive skin sensitivities, and the need for alternative solutions like Covalon's dressings. They also explore the potential trend of increased skin sensitivity, the use of chlorhexidine and silicone-based dressings for patient care, and the importance of thorough patient assessment and providing multiple treatment options. The duo conclud by discussing the challenges of implementing cultural and administrative changes in healthcare systems, the importance of patch testing with products, and the need for improved practices in managing catheters. Thank you to Covalon for sponsoring this Podcast! www.covalon.com Support the show

In the inaugural episode of Season 8, Judy welcomes Bill Poirier, the Executive Director of the Renal Healthcare Association (RHA). RHA provides a support network for independent and community-based dialysis providers. Today, our association has evolved into a trusted leader, serving as a collective voice and advocate for the industry, promoting growth, innovation, and collaboration among our members. Both AVA and RHA serve many of the same patients, and the effects of our work can significantly impact the outcomes for the renal patients served by RHA members. Support the show

Join us as we discuss an exciting addition to the vascular access arsenal of tools. IntraCav AI is an amazing tool for so many many purposes! Listen in as two of the creators of IntraCav AI, Dennis Woo (The Vascular Guy), and Mike Stern MD describe how it works and some of the capabilities. Support the show

In this episode, Judy and Toni talk to Nancy Trick about her career in vascular access. We discuss the process of becoming a Herbst nominee. Join us as Nancy talks about being nominated and becoming the honoree of AVA's highest award. Support the show

In this episode of the ISavethatPodcast, Judy welcomes Todd Heslep, DTEAM Chair for our conference. Together we talk to Regina Holliday who is the Keynote speaker this year in Denver, Colorado September 28th. Support the show

In this episode of the ISaveThatPodcast Judy and Toni talk to Colleen Patterson about her life with vascular access needs. Following Colleen, Judy and Toni discuss the struggle of one family to get the most appropriate vascular access device for their child. This discussion comes from the home health nurse, Lee Gorschboth and the mom (caretaker) Mary Peckham. We as a community of clinicians need to do a better job of listening to our patients and families! Support the show

In this episode of the I Save that Podcast, AVA's own Toni Sochor takes the lead in interviewing Dennis Woo "The Vascular Guy" and Ketacha Maragh "IV_Key_" two Social Media Icons in the vascular access world. As you can imagine, these two are fun, animated, smart, insightful, and offer a unique perspective of this growing field of influencers. Support the show

In this episode of the Save that Podcast, Judy Thompson, AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, welcomes Antonia (Toni) Sochor (AVA Clinical Education Specialist), Tonya Hutchison, (AVA COO), and Michelle DeVries (AVA President). What are our hopes for the organization? Give a listen! Tonya addresses some of the burning questions (suggestions) from our scientific meeting. Support the show

In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, Director of Clinical Education and Blake Hotchkiss talk with Sandy Conn to discuss Vascular Access concerns with Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI). You don't want to miss the pearls of wisdom from Sandy Conn! How can you tell if the skin irritation is due to CHG or the adhesive? What are the patterns to look for? This and more will be discussed. The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to Covalon Technologies LTD for sponsoring this episode of the Save that Podcast. Support the show

In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, Director of Clinical Education talks with Dr. Gregory Schears and Tonja Stevens, past AVA President to discuss the tools of the trade for improving vascular access device insertion outcomes. Better insertion practices make for better vessel health and preservation and that's exactly what this episode highlights. The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to SonoStik for sponsoring this podcast episode. 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Dr. Schears and Tonja Stevens 10:42 - A word from SonoStik 11:12 - Dr. Schears and Tonja Stevens 24:28 - A word from SonoStik 25:28 - Dr. Schears and Tonja Stevens 28:50 - Gary Wakeford, CEO of SonoStik 31:00 - Closing Remarks Support the show

In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast, Judy Thompson, AVA Director of Clinical Education talks with Lori Kaczmarek MSN, RN, VA-BC about how tissue adhesive is making big waves with all types of vascular access devices. From neonates to geriatric patient populations, the use of tissue adhesive to secure and protect insertion sites is improving clinical outcomes. The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to Adhezion for sponsoring this podcast episode. 00:00 - Into 00:30 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy 07:36 - A word from Adhezion 08:06 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy 19:42 - A word from Adhezion 20:42 - Lori Kaczmarek and Judy 30:00 - Closing remarks Support the show

This episode of the I Save That Podcast is supported by Parker Laboratories. AVA has been in the middle of the debate regarding low, intermediate, and high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes used for vascular access procedures for a very long time. In this episode, Judy discusses a new product that just recently was awarded FDA clearance for HLD of US Probes. Judy discusses Tristel’s products ULT and Duo. ULT was just recently approved for use in the United States. Ash McMaster and Mathieu Frateur met with Judy a few months back, and then just last week, Neal Buchalter joined in to discuss the recent FDA approval of Tristel’s ULT, High-Level Disinfection. 0:00 – 5:26 Introductions, Tristel Duo, Compatibility with probes 5:27 - 6:51 A word from our sponsor 6:52 – 8:26 Low-level disinfection versus high-level disinfection 8:26 – 9:10 A word from our sponsor 9:11 – 20:09 Neal Buchalter discusses new HLD claim for Tristel ULT 20:10 – 21:06 Closing remarks Support the show

In the first segment AVA’s Director of Clinical Education, Judy Thompson, and Blake Hotchkiss (AVA’s Education Specialist) invite Stephanie Pitts DNP, RN, CPN, VA-BC, NEA-BC to discuss tips and tricks for delivering impactful presentations. This fun, insightful, and self-deprecating discussion highlight each of these seasoned presenters ‘top five tips, tricks, and what not to do’s. Segment two features Judy and Jack Lau. Jack was the lead author on AVA’s latest position paper, Intraosseous Device Insertion for Adults and Pediatrics. Judy and Jack discuss the writing process, peer review, and mentorship. 0:00 Welcome and Introductions 1:00 Presentation Tips and Tricks - Judy, Blake, and guest Dr. Stephanie Pitts 37:30 IO Position Paper and Author Mentorship - Judy and guest Jack Lau 48:03 Outro Support the show

Gary Wakeford the CEO of SonoStik and Dr. Greg Schears MD a Pediatric Intensivist and Anesthesiologist join Judy Thompson and Blake Hotchkiss to talk about the challenges of Difficult IV Access (DIVA) patients. In this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast series we explore the challenging conditions that arise when we assess our patients and troubleshoot challenges in access. We’ll explore SonoStik’s solution to the challenging vascular access situation. As clinicians continue to experience more and more DIVA patients in their practice, we have to be mindful of vessel health and preservation as we approach these scenarios. We’ll explore concepts of ideal catheter length, catheter lie in vessel, catheter to vein ratio and techniques for improving success across different patient populations including pediatrics. The Association for Vascular Access would like to give a special thanks to SonoStik for sponsoring this episode of the ISAVE That Podcast series! 0:00 Welcome and introductions 3:50 DIVA patients and the challenges we face 11:40 A message from our sponsor SonoStik 12:10 Innovative device for improving success in DIVA situations 18:10 A message from our sponsor SonoStik 19:10 How innovation influences our practice 22:30 Catheter length, catheter lie in vessel, catheter to vein ratio, and techniques for improving success 30:30 Outro Support the show

Welcome to our 2022 year-end podcast! In this episode Judy and Blake talk to our incoming president Tonya Heim, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC. Learn about her, her career, and what she hopes to accomplish as she leads our association in 2023. Support the show

Judy talks to Matt Ostroff about his upcoming book, presenting at AVASM22, and the 2022 ANCC Magnet Prize® awarded to St. Joseph's University Medical Center. Thank you to Nexus Medical for sponsoring this episode of iSaveThat Podcast! Support the show

Judy talks to Dr. Mike Serle about the recent AVA Scientific meeting and discusses the CKD population. The Association for Vascular Access would like to thank Medtronic for sponsoring this episode. Support the show

In this episode, Judy talks to Jack LeDonne MD and Michelle DeVries. Jack shares the 4 universal challenges he sees in all facilities he visits. Michelle and Judy discuss dressing disruptions and difficult situations with adhesives. This Podcast is sponsored by Covalon: Learn more about VALGuard here: https://covalon.com/clabsi Learn more about IV Clear here: https://covalon.com/gentle Support the show

In this episode Lauren Langlands, a nurse starting a vascular access team in a small hospital, is joined by Lee Steere and Warren McGlauflin, both experienced VAST directors, to talk about the possibilities and sticking points of how teams evolve within different organizations. Key areas include the business case for growth, trialing new products, reducing complications for patients and advancing scope of practice. Where is your team at? Where is it heading? Tune in to learn more about the possibilities available for your team. AVA would like to thank Eloquest for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Support the show