Vascular Services

Vascular Services

Vascular Access
First Response offers clinical vascular access, support, and comprehensive educational & training programs. First Response’s professional staff of experienced, certified vascular nurse specialists focus on proper techniques for best practices in infection prevention.  Our nurses carry national (CRNI) certification as well as full liability insurance for advanced clinical practice.

Effective Quality Care
Our continuing efforts to help healthcare professionals confidently deliver optimum care with innovative intravenous therapy using devices and services that enhance both healthcare professional and patient safety. First Response’s comprehensive clinical and educational support includes: Vascular and patient assessment, specific diagnosis and comorbidities and skin integrity. A variety of infusion needs, total patenteral nutrition (TPN), chemotherapy, vesicant and irritant medications, fluid replacements, antibiotic and blood transfusions.

Vascular Access Device Insertions in hospitals, LTAC, rehabilitation facilities, and SNF Units requiring clinical expertise in the administration and selection of intravenous therapies and devices. Complete Vascular Support is available for patients in all practice settings.

Education and Training for nurses on insertion techniques, patient maintenance and monitoring, and standards of care for the specific therapy ordered. Clinical Support and Consultation, in addition to education, is available on the latest technologies, vascular access devices and techniques in iv therapy. DPH and JCAHO guidelines, cost-containment in long-term infusion care, and the PPS System are also areas of expertise.

The principal goal and underlying corporate philosophy of First Response is to obtain a positive therapeutic outcome for the patient throughout the entire course of treatment.  All company and staff activities are directed toward accomplishing this fundamental goal.