Study OverviewPeripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are used in most hospitalised patients, but complications and infections can be preventable when care is consistent. This quality improvement ...

Study OverviewPeripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are used every day—but PIVC care in Australia is still often inconsistent and can cause avoidable harm. This priority-setting study brought ...

Study OverviewSkin antisepsis before inserting intravascular catheters is one of the biggest “make-or-break” steps for preventing catheter-related infections. This systematic review and network...

Study OverviewIntramuscular (IM) injections are one of the most common—and most feared—procedures in childhood. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether Buzzy® (a small device...

Study OverviewCentral venous access devices (CVADs) are essential in paediatric care, but complications—both infectious and non-infectious—can trigger major downstream impacts: longer stays, ex...

Selecting the appropriate vascular access device is crucial for effective patient care and treatment outcomes…Continue Reading:  https://www.icumed.com/about-us/clinical-connections/vascular...