Advancing Blood Conservation in ICU: A Critical Review
7 May 2024
In intensive care units (ICUs), optimizing blood use is paramount. Frequent blood sampling, while necessary, can lead to waste and complications. Recently, a study scrutinized blood conservation st...
Improving Haemodialysis Catheter Care in ICU: Survey Invitation
24 April 2024
Dear Colleague, You're invited to participate in a brief electronic survey focusing on haemodialysis catheter (Vascath) care in the ICU. This survey is crucial for understanding bedside mainte...
Unraveling the Dangers: A Closer Look at Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Infections and Failures
2 April 2024
Introduction: Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) play a crucial role in modern healthcare, providing a gateway for administering medications and fluids. However, a recent systematic review a...
Assessing Patient Experiences with Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: A Critical Evaluation of Quality of Life and Experience Measures
18 March 2024
Introduction Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs) play a crucial role in healthcare, facilitating intravenous treatments for patients. However, common issues such as insertion failure and comp...
Vascular Access Terminology
6 March 2024
Vascular Access Terminology Common language facilitates communication between professional and organisations, the translation of evidence into clinical practice, data sharing, and research....
Revolutionizing Vascular Access: The Potassium Ferrate Haemostatic Disc
5 March 2024
Introduction:

Vascular access devices (VADs) play a crucial role in managing acute and chronic medical conditions. However, they are often associated with risks such as bleeding and infections. Th...

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