Miscellaneous
Nutrishare clinician Marianne Opilla, RN, BSN, CNSC, shares helpful catheter care hints for traveling. Consumer advocate Linda Gravenstein hosts the call. 1:15 - Introducing Maryanne Opilla, RN, nutrition support specialist, certified nutrition support clinician, and expert in central line access 3:24 - Do you homework ahead of time; and look for resources. Oley is good for connecting to resources as well. 4:33 - Connect with other consumers who live in that area to connect to resources 4:54 - If cruising call the line and ask about the physician; who would access central line 6:23 - Nutrishare encourages self-care so that you can be more self sufficient
7:15 - You do need to give us several weeks notice if you are traveling and we need to set up nursing for you 8:12 - Airline tray tables are very dirty. Take your own melamine trays.
8:50 - Always carry a catheter repair kit. This is a must. 10:25 - Always carry a catheter clam (straight edge) in case you have a break or tear 11:01 - Secure your lines when traveling as insurance against unexpected jostling
13:24. - Flight attendant’s will usually give you a small bottle of vodka for sterilization
15:27 - Seatbelts can silently wear at a catheter site over time
17:00 - Prolonged sitting + dehydration = increased risk for blood clots 18:35 - RV & camper travel —> positive experience with KOA campgrounds
19:34 - Swimming & Scuba diving.
20:38 - Google bacterial count for area of ocean, beach, or country where you are going
22:15 - Navigating TSA
25:09 - Do not bring warm or half-melted ice packs. Must be solid.
26:00 - Journey travel club
28:04 - We can help seek out resources for people.
28:30 - Talking cruises again
32:10 - Our contacts a ASPEN can help us find help abroad
33:16 - South America & Mexico has a very strong nutrition support community
35:19 - Managing a catheter tip that migrated out of the chest
37:43 - Repair kits do have an expiration date, so be mindful