Complete guide to vesicant administration safety: vesicant and irritant classification, mandatory central access requirements, peripheral vesicant administration protocols, pre-infusion assessment, monitoring requirements, and immediate response to suspected extravasation.
Guide to vascular access requirements for parenteral nutrition (PN): central vs peripheral PN access criteria, osmolarity thresholds, PICC vs CVC for TPN, dedicated PN lumen, filtration requirements, administration set change intervals, and DEHP-free requirements.
Complete guide to infusion filtration requirements: 0.2 micron vs 1.2 micron filter selection, medications requiring filtration, medications that cannot be filtered, TPN filtration requirements, and air-eliminating filter standards per INS 2021.
Clinical guide to high-alert IV medications: ISMP list of high-alert medications in vascular access, safety protocols for concentrated KCl, heparin, insulin, opioids, neuromuscular blockers, and chemotherapy — with required safeguards.
Evidence-based guide to vascular access device flushing and locking: SASH protocol (Saline-Administer-Saline-Heparin), pulsatile flush technique, positive pressure locking, heparin vs saline evidence, flush volumes, and device-specific protocols.