Danielle Wendel - Central Line Management in Intestinal Failure (Special JPGN Episode)

In this collaborative episode with JPGN, Drs. Jennifer Lee and Jason Silverman talk to Dr. Danielle Wendel, the first author of the Management of Central Venous Access in Children With Intestinal Failure: A Position Paper From the NASPGHAN Intestinal Rehabilitation Special Interest Group published in JPGN. The discussion highlights important principles to consider and an overview of central line management in this population. Dr. Wendel is medical director of the intestinal transplant program at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

This episode is eligible for CME credit!  Once you have listened to the episode, click this link to claim your credit.  Credit is available to NASPGHAN members (if you are not a member, you should probably sign up).  And thank you to the NASPGHAN Professional Education Committee for their review!

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the potential impact of, and strategies for preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)
2. Understand the approach to management of thrombosis in the setting of a central line.
3. Review strategies and preparation essential to balance quality of life and medical needs in patients on home parenteral nutrition.

Links:

1. Management of Central Venous Access in Children With Intestinal Failure: A Position Paper From the NASPGHAN Intestinal Rehabilitation Special Interest Group

As always, the discussion, views, and recommendations in this podcast are the sole responsibility of the hosts and guests and are subject to change over time with advances in the field.

Produced by: Jason Silverman