Indications for use of a Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter
What is a PICC line? The Infusion Nurses Society’s definition of a Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)…
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Deep Vein Thrombosis: Risk Factors, Detection, Treatment, and Prevention
Deep vein thrombosis, also known as DVT, is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms…
The Basics of Flushing & Locking a Vascular Access Device
According to the Infusion Nurses Society, there are two purposes for flushing a vascular access device 1) to…
What is Hemodialysis?
While healthy kidneys have several functions in the body, the most well-known job is to remove toxins and extra…
What is a Central Venous Catheter?
The CDC definition of a central venous catheter, also known as a central line, is a tube…
Avoiding Extravasation in Your Patient’s Vascular Access Device
Infiltration is one of the most common complications of intravenous infusion therapy. Extravasation is infiltration with a…
What is a Midline Catheter?
A midline catheter, defined by Infusion Nurses Society, is a vascular access device intended for placement into…
Vitamin C Infusion Therapy for COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, many are still searching for ways to alleviate the virus once…
COVID-19 and Vascular Access Devices
While COVID-19 cases rise across America, so does the need for medical devices. The world knows about…
WoCoVA Live! And the Novel Coronavirus
Health Line was grateful to be a sponsor of WoCoVA’s virtual live event held on June 17…
IV Sets: Let’s Talk Filters
Anyone who is in the business of administering fluids via IV sets understands the importance of a…
IV Sets: Let’s Talk Flow Control
Health Line’s Flow Controller provides a constant flow rate during the entire infusion procedure. There is no…
Using PICCs in Cancer Patients
A study completed comparing the safeness and effectiveness of using Health Line peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)…
Comparing Tapered and Non-tapered Catheters
There is much debate concerning catheters encompassing a “tapered” effect and if it is more or less…
6 Signs You Shouldn’t Place a PICC Line
Complications from placing PICC lines are common, but if you know exactly when not to place a…
Health Line Tips and Tricks for Your Sales Efforts
Effectively Engage Customers Ask the Right Questions Are you currently placing catheters? If so what types?How many…