The Impact of Ultrasound on PICC Placement

Michael Anstett, RN, CRNI has been involved with infusion therapy for 15 years. Michael has utilized his IV expertise at many levels, such as US Army infantry as a field medic, as a New York State licensed Emergency Medical Technician, as a home IV nurse, as a Nurse Manager instrumental in the development and implementation of the Tampa General Hospital Vascular Access Team, and currently in specially sales with Tacy Medical in South Florida.

Timothy Ian Royer, BSN, CRNI is the Nurse Manager of the IV Team / Diagnostic services at the Veteran's Administration Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. One of his roles is IV Educator at this facility. Mr Royer participates outside the VA Medical Center, proctoring and mentoring other nurses and IV Teams in PICC placement using venous ultrasound and micro-introducer advanced technology and teaches a Basic and an Advanced PICC Workshop.