PICC Insertion
SIMULATION TYPE
Procedural
SIMULATION DURATION
30 minutes
PATIENT AGE GROUP
Adult
TARGET AUDIENCE
NP, PA, Physician, Medical Students, Residents
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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is an intravenous catheter guided through the vein to reach the tip of the superior vena cava, a vein that carries blood to the heart.
This PICC insertion VR simulation from MedVR Education is designed for nurses to provide practice and training in the procedure – right from preparing the patient and instruments, performing the procedure to post-procedure care.
- Using standard technique to prepare a sterile field
- Preparing a lidocaine syringe, pre-flush lumens and applying USG gel to the probe
- Using ultrasound guidance to map veins and perform cannulation.
- Demonstrating visualization of target vein and needle tip for the entire procedure duration
- Employing standard techniques for cleansing insertion site
- Using clinically approved method for inserting catheter and attaching Sherlock 3cg connector
- Demonstrating standard post insertion PICC line flushing technique
- Performing correct placement of Tegaderm on insertion site
- Developed in alignment with NCBI, Percutaneous Central Catheter by Gonzalez R, Cassaro S.
- Vascular access device (VAD) planning. Infusion therapy standards of practice. (2016). Journal of Infusion Nursing.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). “Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter–related infections”
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MedVR Education is bringing to you in-VR customization that will enable you to customize your procedural simulations by making selections from a range of feature choices.
- Select patient from a diverse background
- Choose preferred virtual environment
- Select equipment used in the procedure
- Modify difficulty level of the assessment mode
- …..many more to come
Physics-Based Interaction
Core Skills Training
Patient Preparation
The process of a PICC insertion begins with confirming the identity of the patient, identifying a suitable insertion site, and measuring out the required catheter length. This module will focus on all the initial preparations where learners will be provided with adequate affordances to complete the tasks. The module contains detailed steps with instructions and feedback to ensure that the learner not only completes every step but also performs every step correctly.
Preparing Sterile Field
Meticulous preparations are necessary to ensure a safe and successful procedure. This module helps learners practice the steps in securing the procedure room, preparing a sterile field and cleaning the insertion site. Tasks like wearing and removing masks and head gears are included to emphasize upon the significance of these steps. All steps are detailed with adequate instructions and affordances to provide a thorough practice session.
Preparing Lidocaine and Catheter
Before the insertion, nurses are required to prepare the lidocaine syringe, pre-flush lumens and apply USG gel to the probe. Each task is essential and requires practice to perform efficiently. With the affordances and instructions provided in this module, learners can practice every step to achieve the desired level of efficiency and perform skilfully in a real-life scenario.
Catheter Insertion
The final step is to perform the insertion followed by attaching a Sherlock 3CG connector, flushing of the lumens and applying a Tegaderm dressing. Precise knowledge with sufficient practice helps achieve perfection in the job and deliver desired results. This module provides detailed instructions supported by adequate affordances to complete the procedure effectively and efficiently, helping learners prepare for real-world tasks.
Training
With prompts, guidance and affordances learners are hand-held through the process to practice the procedure in a virtual environment with a virtual patient.
- Photorealistic Virtual Environment
- Physics-based Interactions
- Learn by Doing
- Visual Affordances
Assessment
Test skills to perform the procedures from start to finish without prompts. An incorrect step will take the learner back to the start to start afresh.
- Live Scoring
- Instant Feedback
- Unlimited Practice Sessions
- LMS Integration
