PiccPed® App: A Breakthrough in Preventing PICC-Associated Adverse Events in Pediatric and Neonatal Care
27 August 2024
Introduction:
The PiccPed® app is a health application designed to support clinical decision-making in managing peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in pediatric and neonatal healthc...
Evaluating the Use of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Pediatrics: Findings from a Multisite Study
20 August 2024
Introduction:
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are vital for administering long-term intravenous therapies in pediatric patients. However, their use must align with guidelines to ens...
Standardizing Infusion Set Changes: A New Approach in Australian and New Zealand ICUs
13 August 2024
Introduction:
Infusion sets are crucial in intensive care units (ICUs) for administering fluids and medications through central venous catheters (CVCs). The frequency of changing these sets can imp...
Decoding CVAD Terminology in Oncology
7 August 2024
Clear communication is vital in healthcare, yet the lack of standardized terminology can create obstacles. A recent scoping review focused on central venous access devices (CVADs) in cancer patient...
Interrad Medical’s SecurAcath Reduces Catheter Dislodgement and Saves Costs in Pediatric Patients
2 August 2024
Interrad Medical, Inc. has achieved significant success with its SecurAcath device, as demonstrated in a recent clinical study published in JAMA Pediatrics. The study, titled “Securement to p...
Methodological progress note: Pilot randomized controlled trials
31 July 2024
Introduction In the landscape of evidence-based medicine, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reign supreme. However, their intricate nature often demands a preliminary phase. Pilot trials emerge ...

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