Optimal Insertion Sites for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: Insights from the CLEAN 3 Study
3 September 2024
Introduction:
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are essential in hospital settings but can lead to complications, including infections. Identifying optimal insertion sites is crucial to mini...
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...

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