Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are frequently used in pediatric care, but improper care can lead to complications such as infection or catheter failure. To address these issues, the I-DEC...

Andrea Valks joined Claire Rickard’s research group in Infection Prevention and Vascular Access on 13th January as a Clinical Project Manager. Prior to joining the group, Andrea worked for 11...

Arterial catheters are commonly used in perioperative care to monitor patients undergoing surgery. Despite their widespread use, the potential complications, such as thrombosis and infections, rema...

Central venous catheters (CVCs) are a vital part of pediatric care, providing essential access for treatments in critically ill children. However, dislodgement of these catheters is a common issue,...

Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are widely used in hospitals to administer treatments. However, they can lead to infections, increasing healthcare costs and putting patients at risk. To ad...

Peripheral intravenous catheter-associated phlebitis is a common yet serious complication in healthcare, particularly for critically ill patients. Phlebitis, which refers to the inflammation of a v...