Educational Podcasts

Persistent bleeding at vascular access sites can complicate patient care, disrupt dressing integrity, and create challenges for clinicians and families. In this episode of AVA’s I Save That Podcast, host Judy Thompson welcomes interventional cardiologist Dr. Brian Corbett, critical care nurse Jamie Hepps, and Gina Milner of Omnistat Medical to discuss chitosan-based hemostatic agents. Drawing on experiences in the catheterization lab and cardiovascular ICU, the guests explore managing access-site bleeding in critically ill and anticoagulated patients, reducing frequent dressing changes, and supporting patient comfort.

The conversation also examines laboratory research presented at AVA’s 2026 scientific meeting on Omnistat’s antimicrobial activity, including findings involving MRSA, Pseudomonas, and biofilm formation. Listeners will hear practical insights on application, removal, and the importance of manual compression, along with clarification that these products are intended for temporary topical external use. Sponsored by Eloquest in partnership with Omnistat Medical Incorporated, this episode connects bedside experience w

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In this CE Podcast, Judy Thompson interviews Nicole Marsh, Amanda Corley, Evan Alexandrou, and Tricia Kleidon about their recently published STICKY Trial, a randomized controlled trial evaluating the use of a medical liquid adhesive to improve dressing adherence for internal jugular central venous catheters in critically ill patients.

The discussion explores the clinical challenges associated with jugular central venous catheter securement, the impact of dressing failure on patient outcomes, and how evidence-based technologies may help reduce vascular access complications in the ICU setting. The faculty also reviews the design, findings, and clinical implications of the STICKY Trial and discusses how these results may influence future vascular access practices.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Explain the clinical risks associated with dressing failure for internal jugular central venous catheters (CVCs)
2. Describe the design and methodology of the STICKY Trial randomized controlled study
3. Review the key findings demonstrating reduced dressing failure and fewer dressing changes with the use of medical liquid adhesive
4. Discuss the potential implications for patient safety, vascular access outcomes, clinical practice, and future research aimed at improving vascular access care and maintenance practices

This presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education through August 17, 2026. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.

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Dr. Jack LeDonne MD, VA-BC, Dr. Adam Friedlander MD, and Dennis Woo RN, VA-BC discuss vascular access practice.

Our physician partners are the top of the food chain in medicine. We look up to them and respect their knowledge. Conversely, we scratch our heads at their practice in vascular access!

Why are they blindly poking groins? Why are they still suturing lines? Why are they still placing blind? What about those ugly IJ’s inserted high in the neck whose extension tubing is like a hair accessory?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand discrepancies in practice between Vascular Access Specialists and Physicians
2. Describe variations in training for central line insertion
3. Summarize steps to improve multidisciplinary practice

This presentation awards attendees with 1 contact hour of continuing education. CE eligibility for 60 days after the release date, through August 11, 2025. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.

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