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Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Iv Access Curriculum For The Pediatric Emergency Department: A Pilot Study., Samuel Dillman

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Background: Up to 50% of children have difficult venous access. Studies in the Pediatric Emergency department (PED) have shown that ultrasound guided peripheral IV (USGPIV) access has decreased IV access time and ED length of stay.  Barriers for use include lack of training and comfort with the procedure.

Objectives/Goal: Our objectives are to pilot and evaluate USGPIV training for Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) physicians and nurses.

Methods/Design: The course included a 4-hour, hands-on session with US IV training using a blue phantom task trainer in conjunction with the Vascular Access Team (VAT) for PEM physicians and nurses.  Participants’ skills were …

Outcomes Of A Quality Improvement Project: Implementing Trauma Informed Care In A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Jennie Godwin

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Problem Statement/Question: Will providing Trauma Informed Care (TIC) education to physicians in a large Level IV NICU increase their uptake and implementation of TIC practices?

Background/Project Intent (Aim Statement): The experience of being hospitalized in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is recognized as a traumatic stressor to both the infants and their families. Physicians working in the NICU experience indirect traumatization and are at risk for burnout. Trauma Informed Care (TIC) can increase effectiveness of healthcare delivery, ensure that staff, policies and procedures do not cause unintentional harm, promote staff resilience, and improve the overall quality of the patient …