INS Infusion Room

Season 2 Episode 6: March 24, 2026 | Stronger Together: Pharmacy and Nursing Partnerships for Patient Safety

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Care teams do their best work when they’re aligned—but growing complexity can make that difficult. Multiple systems, evolving workflows, and i...

Season 2 Episode 5: February 24, 2026 | The Hidden Risks of Routine IV Insertion in the Emergency Department

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Grace Xu discusses the critical role of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) in emergency departments, highlighting the challe...

Season 2 Episode 4: February 10, 2026 | Advancing Med-Surg Nursing: Strengthening IV Competency, Collaboration, and New Nurse Support

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Kristi Reguin-Hartman, president of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and Hayley Sweetser, co-host of the Academy of Medic...

Season 2 Episode 3: January 30, 2026 | Expanding Protection Against CABSI and CLABSI

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by: Solventum. In this episode, DJ Shannon, an infection preventionist, discusses the challenges and advancements in preventing central line...

Season 2 Episode 2: January 28, 2026 | The Hidden Burden: Tackling CLABSI and CRBSI to Elevate Patient Safety

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by: BD. In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Dr Nathan Gilmore discusses the burden of central line-associated bloodstream infections (...

Season 2 Episode 1: January 26, 2026 | From Standards to Practice: Managing Shared Volume and Concurrent Infusions

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by: Fresenius Kabi. In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Barb Nickel discusses the critical topics of concurrent flow and shared volume...

Season 1 Episode 23: December 30, 2025 - INS Infusion Room: A Year in Review with Dr Marlene Steinheiser

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Dr Marlene Steinheiser, Chief Clinical Officer at INS, joins the host to discuss the achievements and initia...

Season 1 Episode 22: December 16, 2025 - ECG for PICC Tip Confirmation: Louisiana’s Practice Shift You Need to Hear About

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek speaks with Carla Dillard about her extensive experience in nursing and the recent changes in the...

Season 1 Episode 21: December 2, 2025 - From Product to Practice: Equipping Clinicians for Implementation Success

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek discusses product implementation in health care with Mike Whitner, who shares insights from his e...

Season 1 Episode 20: November 4, 2025 - Advancing Vascular Access: A South African Nurse Practitioner’s Journey Toward Better Patient Care

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Louise Esterhuizen discusses her journey as a nurse practitioner in South Africa, focusing on vascular access and infusion therapy. S...

Season 1 Episode 19: October 21, 2025 - From Bedside to Policy: A Vascular Access Nurse’s Impact

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Suzie Eastwood, a board-certified vascular access nurse, shares her journey and the significant changes she ...

Season 1 Episode 18: October 7, 2025 - IV Iron Series: Hypophosphatemia Matters

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of the 3-part series, Dr Layla Van Doren discusses the critical topic of hypophosphatemia in relation to IV iron infusions. The ...

Season 1 Episode 17: September 16, 2025 - IV Iron Series: Is it CARPA or Hypersensitivity?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr Van Doren discusses complement-related pseudo-allergy (CARPA) and its implications in intravenous iron therapy. The conversation c...

Season 1 Episode 16: September 2, 2025 - IV Iron Series: Formulation and Administration

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Dr Layla Van Doren discusses intravenous iron therapy, focusing on its importance in treating iron deficienc...

Season 1 Episode 15: August 19, 2025 - Equipping Nurses with Ultrasound Training: Beyond the Vascular Access Nurse

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this insightful episode of the INS Infusion Room as we welcome Andrew Walker, a seasoned expert in vascular access and infusion therapy. An...

Season 1 Episode 14: August 5, 2025 - Debating Patient Autonomy vs Nursing Judgment

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation explores the complex interplay between patient autonomy and clinical judgment in nursing practice. The hosts and guests discuss vari...

Season 1 Episode 13: July 15, 2025 - Annual Meeting Special Series: Infection Prevention Insights with Dr. Rosenthal

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Dr Rosenthal discusses his extensive experience in research and infection prevention, particularly focusing ...

Season 1 Episode 12: July 1, 2025 - Annual Meeting Special Series: The Transition from Bedside to Pharma

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Suzanne Strasters shares her journey from acute care nursing to specializing in infusion therapy. She discus...

Season 1 Episode 11: June 17, 2025 - Annual Meeting Special Series: All About the INS Standards with Barb Nickel

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Barb Nickel shares her journey from a critical care nurse to the Chair of the Infusion Therapy Standards of ...

Season 1 Episode 10: June 3, 2025 - Annual Meeting Special Series: Leading Change in Infusion Care in Qatar

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Jennifer Mendez shares her journey from the United Kingdom to Qatar, where she established a vascular access...

Season 1 Episode 9: May 20, 2025 - Annual Meeting Special Series: Meet the 2025 – 2026 INS President

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Jannifer Stovall, the new president of INS, shares her journey into nursing, her excitement about leading th...

Season 1 Episode 8: April 22, 2025 - What’s Next? Exploring New Infusion Technology

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Infusion Nurse Leader, Autumn Romanowski, about the advancements in home infusion...

Season 1 Episode 7: April 8, 2025 - All About Intraosseous Devices

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cheryl Campos discusses the critical role of intraosseous devices in emergency care, highlighting their evolution, current usage, and...

Season 1 Episode 6: March 25, 2025 - Advocating for Change

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Taryn Lee about the importance of implementing change in nursing practice. Taryn ...

Season 1 Episode 5: March 11, 2025 - Behind the Scenes of the INS Annual Meeting

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox engages with Kori Utter, Chair of the National Council on Education (NCOE), to explore the be...

Season 1 Episode 4: February 25, 2025 - Exploring How CVR Calculation Impacts Practice Outcomes

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox engages with Jennifer Acelajado and Hammam Ahmed, both clinical outcome specialists at MD And...

Season 1 Episode 3: February 11, 2025 - Home Phlebotomy for Patients with Cancer

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Dr Robert Daly discusses the innovative approach of home phlebotomy for cancer patients, highlighting the bu...

Season 1 Episode 2: January 28, 2025 - Advancing Infusion Care in Poland

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Dr. Maciej Latos about the advancements in infusion care and vascular access in P...

Season 1 Episode 1: January 14, 2025 - Passing the Baton

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Berndt announces her retirement and introduces a new host for the INS Infusion Room. Dawn reflects over her career, time served at INS, and her e...

Episode 92: October 28, 2022 - Chat with Matt: The Importance of Hemodilution in Infusion Therapy

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in on this chat with Matt Gibson as he talks about the importance of hemodilution and measures that can be taken to improve successful completi...

Episode 91: April 29, 2022 - Plasma-Derived Medications – Donors Make Them Possible

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Plasma is a vital source material for a number of plasma-derived medications that treat and prevent life-threatening diseases, illnesses and condition...

Episode 90: April 15, 2022 - Right Line, Right Now Preconference Workshop at INS 2022 – Discussion with Teleflex Leaders

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in learning how to improve ultrasound assessment and needle insertion skills? Attend the INS preconference workshop and learn from national...

Episode 89: March 25, 2022 - Safe IV Push Medication Administration Practice

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does your health care organization standardize practice for IV push medication administration? Do you have ready-to-administer drugs available for pat...

Episode 88: March 11, 2022 - Antimicrobial Stewardship

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stewardship: The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving. Antimicrobials are worth protecting to...

Episode 87: February 11, 2022 - Delivering Infusion Therapy with Reliability and Accuracy

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When administering infusion therapy, the safety, accuracy, and precision of the infusion pump is essential. Learn about multi-therapy delivery options...

Episode 86: January 14, 2022 - Two Infusion Nurses Describe their Practice, Challenges and Rewards

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In celebration of IV Nurse Day, listen in as two infusion nurses describe their clinical practice, the challenges they manage, and the rewards of thei...

Episode 85: December 17, 2021 - Gel-free Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Vascular Access Device Insertion

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to use ultrasound technology for PIVC insertion without using ultrasound gel? Justin Reynolds and Emily Smith describe how to place vas...

Episode 84: December 3, 2021 - Tissue Adhesive – A New Approach to Vascular Access Device Securement

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can tissue adhesive play a role in improving vascular access outcomes? Listen as Marcia Wise and Bryan Davis describe the use of cyanoacrylate adhesiv...

Episode 83: November 19, 2021 - Infection Prevention and Control in the Home Care Setting

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is the approach to infection prevention and control in the home care setting different during the pandemic? Listen as Mary McGoldrick, home care and h...

Episode 82: November 5, 2021 - Moral Distress: What You Can Do

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do to address moral distress? Listen as Adele Webb describes how to recognize the signs and symptoms of moral distress and why support sy...

Episode 81: October 15, 2021 - Chat with Matt: Patients, Practice, Price, and Responsibility

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chat with Matt Gibson about patients, practice, price, and responsibility

Episode 80: September 17, 2021- Innovative Dressing for Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you place ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheters? Learn about a dressing that helps facilitate Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) and...

Episode 79: August 27, 2021 - Data That Save Lives: Improving Patient Safety with Smart Infusion Pumps

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes smart pumps so smart? Learn about data that can save your patient’s life.

Episode 78: July 23, 2021 - Smileyscope: Pain Management with Venipuncture and Vascular Access Procedures

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can a virtual underwater adventure take the sting out of venipuncture for pediatric patients?

Episode 77: June 11, 2021 - Discussing Healthy Work Environment and Nurses’ Health with the New INS President

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know the six standards of a healthy work environment? Is research part of your clinical practice? Are you ready to accept the Healthy Nurse Hea...

Episode 76: May 28, 2021 - Vein Visualization and Vessel Health

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of INS Infusion Room, leading experts Nancy Moureau, Dennis Ernst, and Peter Carr discuss the significance of vessel preservation, vas...

Episode 75: May 13, 2021 - Sickle Cell Disease My Story – Remembering Kelsey Taylor

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Living with sickle cell anemia: what I wish my caregivers understood about me—Kelsey Taylor, June, 2019.

Episode 74: May 7, 2021 - Tips and Tricks for Effective Educational Programs

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether developing micro-learning capsules, traditional classroom lesson plans, or annual competency reviews, nursing education is designed to share s...

Episode 73: The Dirty Dozen: Contaminated Things

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical expert Barb Nickel talks about the role of the nurse in preventing vascular access device complications through monitoring, assessment and ti...

Episode 72: March 3, 2021 - Vascular Access Device Complications

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical expert Barb Nickel talks about the role of the nurse in preventing vascular access device complications through monitoring, assessment and ti...

Episode 71: December 23, 2020 - Employee Engagement for Remote Workers

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Working remotely can cause feelings of isolation and may lead to employee disengagement. Listen as Ashley Smith, who manages home care nurses, describ...

Episode 70: December 7, 2020 - Your CRNI® 2020 Recertification Solution

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If your CRNI® recertification is due by January 1, 2021, INS has the solution for you! Also, we discuss the revised Standards and the upcoming Standa...

Episode 69: November 11, 2020 - Innovation in Infusion Nursing: INS Innovation Award Winner Ellen Marrs

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Innovative leadership has had a significant impact on the standard of care in IV therapy across all Northside Hospital campuses. With established p...

Episode 68: August 19, 2020 - Looking ahead to INS 2020 Virtual!

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join us, as we highlight the many things to look forward to at INS 2020 Virtual!

Episode 67: August 5, 2020 - Vascular Access Team: Managing Challenges Associated with COVID-19

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vascular access team members discuss challenges during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Episode 66: July 23, 2020 - SHEA and INS Collaboration Podcast - Working together to address COVID-19 Challenges

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Collaboration During COVID-19. Infusion Nurses Society in Collaboration with Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). In this episode, D...

Episode 65: July 10, 2020 - Promoting Excellence in Infusion Nursing Through CRNI® Certification

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Make an impact: Validate your expertise in the infusion therapy specialty through CRNI® certification.

Episode 64: June 3, 2020 - Clinicians at Risk: The Psychological Crisis of COVID-19

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

INS and AVA come together to address an issue of profound importance to the infusion and vascular access communities. Join INS and AVA Directors of Cl...

Episode 63: May 27, 2020 - National Coalition for IV Push Safety: Every Patient. Every Dose. Always Safe.

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

National Coalition for IV Push Safety: Promoting safe practices for IV push medications by aligning practices, policies, procedures, and increasing pr...

Episode 62: May 13, 2020 - Ownership of Nursing Practice and the Importance of Certification

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ownership of practice and the importance of Certification – a discussion with INS CRNI® Award Recipient, Elizabeth Dow and her nominator, Randall B...

Episode 61: May 7, 2020 - Take a Moment for Your Mental Health – Understanding the Impact of COVID-19

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the importance of taking a moment for your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 60: April 22, 2020 - COVID-19: CLABSI Reporting Changes and The Importance of Data Collection

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

• A change in CLABSI reporting requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic is announced by CMS. • Use of personal masks - addressing asymptomatic a...

Episode 59: March 26, 2020 - Straight Talk on COVID-19: INS Leaders Discuss the Path Forward

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

INS answers the most commonly asked clinical practice questions, regarding COVID-19. Join us as INS leadership talks through the rescheduling of INS 2...

Episode 57: February 19, 2020 - From Nightingale to Nightshifts: Reflections on the past and present state of Nursing

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s all about nursing.

Episode 56: February 5, 2020 - Understanding Thyroid Eye Disease and Treatment Options

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know TED? Sponsored by Horizon Therapeutics - a bio pharmaceutical company that is driven to deliver breakthrough medicines to patients beca...

Episode 55: January 22, 2020 - The INSide Scoop: Getting FIT in 2020

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get Ready to Get FIT!

Episode 54: December 11, 2019 - High Level Disinfection for Ultrasound Probes

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do ultrasound probes used in vascular access require high level disinfection? What are the responsibilities for bedside clinicians and vascular access...

Episode 53: November 27, 2019 - My Journey to Hiring Great Nurses: Tips for Hiring Managers in Healthcare

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hiring and retaining great employees in the health care setting can be challenging. Successful organizations must learn to think “inside” the box ...

Episode 52: November 13, 2019 - Nursing Now USA – Highlighting the Impact of Nurses on Patients, Families and Communities

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“In April 2019, the national arm of global campaign Nursing Now was launched to improve health and health care by highlighting the impact of nurses ...

Episode 51: October 16, 2019 - Work/Life Balance – A Myth, Dream, or Reality

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You are only as good as you are balanced. Yet, we know that infusion patients need our services beyond Monday through Friday and 9 am – 5 pm. Long s...

Episode 50: October 9, 2019 - Leading Clinical Initiatives – Highlighting Judy S. Smith, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC, INS Infusion Excellence Award for Leadership Recipient

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The INS Infusion Excellence Award for Leadership is presented to an infusion nurse in a management position or higher who provides leadership, guidanc...

Episode 49: September 4, 2019 - The Other End of the Stethoscope – Discussion with Marcus Engle

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in understanding the health care experience from your patient’s perspective? Professional speaker and author Marcus Engel is con...

Episode 48: August 21, 2019 - #ISaidWhatIWant: Why Nurses Should Have Their Own Advance Care Plan

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 20 nursing specialty organizations representing more than 700,000 nurses have joined together to promote advance care planning (ACP), encouragi...

Episode 47: August 7, 2019 - IVIG Shortage

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Immunoglobulin (Ig) is an indispensable therapy used to treat a variety of autoimmune, immunodeficiency, hematologic, and other disorders. Ig is a pla...

Episode 46: July 24, 2019 - The Future Role of Nursing

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As changes in health care venues and chronicity continue to shape the landscape for nursing, what does the nurse’s role look like for the future? Th...

Episode 45: July 10, 2019 - Expand Your Understanding of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PI) are a group of more than 350 rare, chronic disorders in which part of the body's immune system is missing or fu...

Episode 44: June 26, 2019 - Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection Surveillance in Home Infusion Therapy

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention efforts in the acute care setting have reduced national CLABSI rates by 50% over the...

Episode 43: June 12, 2019 - Sickle Cell Disease: My Story

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sickle cell disease is a family of blood disorders that affects the hemoglobin molecule in red blood cells, and impacts approximately 80,000 individua...

Episode 42: May 15, 2019 - Helping Patients and Families Affected by Chronic Illness

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hope Charities is a non-profit organization established to be a conduit of hope, strength, and resources for individuals and families facing crisis ca...

Episode 41: May 1, 2019 - Inside the Lines: Maintaining Professional Boundaries

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Professional boundaries are the spaces between the nurses’ power and the patients’ vulnerability. In all relationships between health care profess...

Episode 40: April 17, 2019 - INS 2019 Virtual Conference – Strong Nurses, Strong Practice

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Caring for the caregiver is often a discounted aspect of health care. Nurses pour out their compassion, strength, abilities, and expertise on behalf o...

Episode 39: April 3, 2019 - ANTT- an International Standard for Safe Aseptic Technique, Part 3

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Invasive clinical procedures pose infection risks for patients in all care settings. It is imperative that health care workers employ standardized pra...

Episode 38: March 20, 2019 - ANTT- an International Standard for Safe Aseptic Technique, Part 2

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Invasive clinical procedures pose infection risks for patients in all care settings. It is imperative that health care workers employ standardized pra...

Episode 37: March 6, 2019 - ANTT- an International Standard for Safe Aseptic Technique, Part 1

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Invasive clinical procedures pose infection risks for patients in all care settings. It is imperative that health care workers employ standardized pra...

Episode 36: February 20, 2019 - Raising Awareness for ALS: A Conversation with INS 2019 Keynote Speaker Nancy Frates

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neuromuscular disease, affects 30,000 people in the United States where at least 5000 new cases are...

Episode 35: February 6, 2019 - Infiltration: Not What We Thought It Was

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Even when the most diligent bedside nurse is following SPC assessment protocols, infiltration or extravasation may still occur. This podcast will disc...

Episode 34: January 23, 2019 - Psychiatric Nursing: Caring for the Whole Person

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Infusion nurses manage care for patients of all ages and in all care settings. Many have multiple therapeutic needs, including mental health care. A h...

Episode 33: January 9, 2019 - Inside INS: What’s New in 2019

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like to learn more about how you can validate your nursing competencies in infusion practice? What’s a “solution room”? Are you intere...

Episode 32: December 19, 2018 - INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice Revision

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

INS’ most recognized publication, the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (the Standards) has long provided the framework that guides clinical pr...

Episode 31: December 5, 2018 - Improving Health - Making an Impact Through Service on Boards

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about improving the health of people by extending and sharing your nursing knowledge and expertise through service on boards? Im...

Episode 30: November 21, 2018 - The Nurse’s Impact on the Management of Influenza

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Influenza, often referred to as the flu, is a virus that affects the respiratory tract. In the United States, the flu season has begun and it will end...

Episode 29: November 7, 2018 - Inspiring Nursing Scholarship: INS’ Gardner Foundation Scholarships

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) established the Gardner Foundation to provide scholarships for INS members who are dedicated to advancing the delive...

Episode 28: October 24, 2018 - Bleeding Disorders

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bleeding disorders affect thousands of children in the United States, and practitioners face multiple challenges in their management and treatment. Ef...

Episode 27: October 10, 2018 - Demystifying Gout (Part 3): Complications and Management of Chronic Gout

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Early detection and treatment of gout is significant for reducing the risk of complications. When left untreated, gout can affect other organs and bod...

Episode 26: September 26, 2018 - Demystifying Gout (Part 2): Diagnosis and Management

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The overall prevalence of gout in the United States is about 4 percent. Gout is more frequent as individuals age, and men experience the disease more ...

Episode 25: September 12, 2018 - Demystifying Gout (Part 1): Pathophysiology, Population Prevalence, and Dietary Influences

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gout is a relatively common form of inflammatory arthritis that causes periods of painful swelling in joints. Although it is similar in many ways to r...

Episode 24: August 29, 2018 - What I Wish You Knew About Me: Nursing the Older Adult (Part 2)

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

According to the Pew Research Center, 10,000 baby boomers reach the age of 65 every day. It is predicted that by 2060, the number of those 85 years of...

Episode 23: August 15, 2018 - What I Wish You Knew About Me: Nursing the Older Adult (Part 1)

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know older adults have more exacerbations of chronic conditions when receiving infusion therapy than younger adults? For instance, a simple an...

Episode 22: April 4, 2018 - Out on a Limb: Peripheral Infusion Therapy

04 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Each year in the Unites States, it’s estimated that more than 150 million short peripheral catheters and 600,000 midline catheters are used to admin...

Episode 21: March 21, 2018 - Central Vascular Access Device Malposition

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

CVAD malposition refers to the suboptimal location of the tip of the catheter. Signs and symptoms range from the sound of “gurgling” in a patient’...