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Integrated Vascular Services (IVS)

Your IV Access Specialists

Serving Ohio & Western Pennsylvania
We come to you.

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Who We Are

We believe very strongly in providing professional, compassionate and top notch services to the facilities, the patient / resident, as well as the family members to ensure their loved ones can have the best IV access to facilitate delivery of necessary therapy.

At Integrated Vascular Services (IVS) we employ RN IV specialists that have extensive one-on-one training in both theory and practice. Overall, our staff maintains a 98% success rate with line placement. We take pride in our company and the services we provide. We offer bedside IV service dealing with all types of access devices at competitive, yet affordable prices. We follow CDC and INS guidelines. Utilization of Ultrasound guided line placement is available when requested or necessary. Our services will be customized to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

What People Are Saying

“I’m so glad to see you, when your team comes here to start an IV for us, it doesn’t matter what it is, you guys always are successful.” – Mary E. RN, Canton, Ohio

“Since my stay in this facility, you have been the nicest, most informative, caring and professional person who has walked into my room. You truly care about the people you take care of; and it shows.” – Charlie S., Cleveland, Ohio

“Wow, you got here quicker than we expected; we figured we wouldn’t see anyone until tomorrow.” – Sandy K. RN, Columbus, Ohio

How We Work

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Our professional staff is available 24/7 to answer questions and meet your needs. 365 days a year.

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Throughout Ohio & Western Pennsylvania. Expansion into other areas as the needs of our clients lead us.

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Upon request RN IV specialist is available 24 hours a day to answer access questions.

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The IVS Benefits

IVS comes to you, your residents and patients.

We are a fee for service company.

Fully trained IV specialists with highest successful placement % in the industry.

Eliminate difficult staffing & arranging hospital appointments / transportation for line placements.

Providing ultrasound insertion of PICC / mid lines when necessary.

Our insertion / maintenance service coupled with extensive educational in-services
meet your facility's needs while maintaining cost effectiveness.

Contact IVS

An RN IV specialist is available 24 hours a day to answer any access questions you may have. This form is for general questions and contact requests. If you need IV Services, REQUEST IV SERVICES ONLINE HERE — OR CALL 877-438-4871. An operator will contact you within minutes to confirm your request.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question about your access choices please contact us at info@ivs1.com. We will do our best to provide you with accurate authoritative information.

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Who chooses what type of IV access is right for me?

Your Physician will decide. Their decision is based on the type of IV therapy you are ordered, the length of time it is ordered for.

Will it hurt to have my PICC or Midline placed?

In a word, yes. Needles hurt. Whether it is a very small needle to inject saline or lidocaine; or the larger introducers for line insertion, needles hurt. We make every effort to minimize the discomfort while working within the scope of practice as RN’s as outlined by the State Board of Nursing.

Why was there blood loss during my insertion?

A small amount of blood loss is expected with insertion of a PICC or Midline. Although it may look like a large amount, in most cases, it is less than the amount that is drawn for lab work in the doctor’s office. Occasionally, if the patient has extremely complex medical problems and/or vasculature, there may be more blood loss. That is the exception, not the rule.

How long can my Midline or PICC line stay in?

As long as it is flushing well, and the site is free of infection, a midline may remain 6-8 weeks. A PICC may remain 1 year. As a comparison, peripheral IV catheters (less than 3 inches) need to be changed every 72 hours (3days).

Can gauze be used with dressing changes?

We utilize gauze on the initial dressing to absorb slight oozing of blood that occurs during the first several hours after insertion. Otherwise, gauze should not be used. If it is used, the dressing should be changed every 24 hours.

What is a PICC line?

PICC stands for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters. They are synthetic catheters that are inserted peripherally (in an extremity, usually an arm) and extend into the large vein that is before the heart. The Registered Nurse inserting this is trained to measure how long the catheter needs to be inserted into each individual person. The majority of PICCs we place can now be cleared for immediate use by utilization of ‘Tip Location’ technology that has been FDA approved. Patients who are ineligible for ‘tip location’ will need traditional chest x-ray confirmation prior to use.

I was asked to sign consent for PICC insertion. Why is this?

A PICC line insertion is an invasive procedure. The catheter (when properly placed) extends into the chest cavity approximately 2-3 inches before the heart. There are certain risks associated with the procedure. We highly recommend having these explained to you prior to the procedure.

How often should my dressing be changed?

Every 7 days with a bioclussive dressing. If the dressing becomes wet or the edges frayed, it should be changed at the time of finding. We recommend 72 hour dressing changes.

What is a Midline?

A midline is also an extended dwell catheter that, externally, looks very much like a PICC line. The largest difference between the two devices is that while a PICC ends in the large vein near the heart, a midline terminates in the extremity (arm). Although lengths vary in the PICC line, a midline usually comes premanufactured 20cm (8″) long. These do not require a chest x-ray and are ready for immediate use.

How do you insert a PICC/Midline?

Two ways. Blind stick technique (traditional) and Ultrasound Guided. Once the vein is accessed successfully, a thin catheter is advanced through the sheath to the designated appropriate length. The sheath is removed and all that remains is the catheter.

Which one is right for my therapy?

Which type of device depends on what therapy is ordered and what type of device is ordered. As a general guideline, any therapy lasting longer than 5 days should be administered through a PICC or Midline. Highly irritating solutions/medications should be administered through a PICC line.

Who chooses to use ultrasound and why?

Ultrasound can be utilized for placing a midline or PICC line but is not necessary in all circumstances. Ultrasound is an excellent adjunct to traditional ‘blind stick’ placement. It is utilized when the inserter cannot palpate or visualize veins capable of being accessed; or when blind stick attempts are not successful. Ultrasound allows the trained inserter to visualize and access veins that are otherwise not seen or felt.

Why not use ultrasound all the time?

Most people have veins that are easily accessed by highly skilled RN IV Specialists. The ultrasound coupled with MST (modified seldinger technique or microstick technique) adds more discomfort and cost to traditional techniques.