US Guided PIVC Workshop Preparation

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