Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Veterinary Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Veterinary Medicine [18 VAC 150 ‑ 20]
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12/10/20  1:39 pm
Commenter: Alex Miles, LVT

Against
 

I am against this change. Ivc placement is a skill that's taught in school, there are multiple factors to consider when placing. In school we learned aseptic techniques as well as anatomy,  both of which are important for ivc placement.  There are several complications that can occur due to ivc placement and those are taught in school as well. This formal education gives a firm grasp on this skill set. Allowing unlicensed assistants place iv catheters also means lvts are utilized less. 

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