Peripheral Intravenous Vascular Access Workshop
Preparation / Equipment
Total group size
Groups of 4; usually 16 candidates
Course coordinator
Does not have to be ultrasound competent
Should not be directly teaching but timing rotations, problem shooting, ensuring models are comfortable etc
Supervisors
Ideally 1 per 4 students
If essential 1 supervisor can lead 2 groups
Venue
Lecture room
Room with seats for all for welcome and conclusion
Break out rooms
For stations set up with machines, small table, beds, 4 chairs for candidates – may be the same room. Equipment all set up ready for the day before start
Machines
1 per 4 students
Equipment
Administrative
Name badges for all
List of registrants
Certificates for signing at end of workshop
Instructions and consent forms for models
Tea and coffee, cutlery, crockery and catering
Consider dietary requirements
For each station
Patient trolley / massage table / bed
Sheets for trolleys
Towel to remove gel for each model
Clinell wipes or equivalent
Ultrasound machine
Ultrasound gel
Extension cord (may be required)
Tourniquet
For procedural practice
Chicken breasts (1 per student; 2 spares)
Balloons – 160q, 260q, 350q, silicone tubing
Clips – like bulldog clips to block off silicone tubing
Sharp knife
Toothpicks
Bamboo skewers
Clingfilm
Red food colouring
Cups
Water
Plates
Absorptive towels (Bluies)
Syringes 10ml and 50ml catheter tipped syringe
25g local needles
20g 48mm PIVC
Sandwich bags
Elastic bands
PIVC securing dressings
For exploring Tupperware jelly models (make 1-2 days previously)
Small balloons
Lead sinkers
Metal cake fork
Wooden tongue depressor
Metamucil orange sugar free
Port wine jelly / raspberry jelly
Tupperware containers (approx. 30cm x 20cm)
Sandpaper
Glue – superglue or araldite