How to choose which PICC for your patient In this article, we explore the latest findings and…
Defined by Infusion Nurses Society, a midline is a vascular access device intended for placement into a…
Emphasizing precise tip placement in central vascular access devices is crucial for optimal PICC insertions. Methods to…
Ensuring patients receive comprehensive education about their vascular access device and prescribed infusion therapy regimen is crucial…
INS rightly emphasizes the importance of comprehensive assessment and post-care of PICC Lines. Recommendations include routine checks…
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) offer numerous advantages, such as extended intravenous access, versatility for diverse treatments,…
Vascular access is a critical aspect of modern healthcare, serving as a lifeline for patients in need…
Long Peripheral Catheter have a role in neonatal care. They are employed in neonatal intensive care units…
Referred to by various terms within our industry, the long peripheral intravenous catheter (long PIVC) also known…
What is a PICC? Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are catheters that consist of a small catheter…
A Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (short PIVC) is “an over-the-needle catheter with a hollow metal stylet (needle)…
Flushing of vascular access devices is a well-established standard of care. According to the Infusion Nurses Society,…
Infusions Nurses Society (INS) definitions: Infiltration: Inadvertent administration of a non-vesicant solution or medication into surrounding tissue;…
IV therapy (intravenous therapy) is a treatment that infuses intravenous solutions, medications, blood, or blood products directly…
To better understand midlines, it helps to define peripheral intravenous catheters, as midlines fall under this category…
The INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (the Standards) has introduced a new, dedicated standard for aseptic…
Performance of a central venous access device (CVAD) is directly related to the position of the terminal…
What is a PICC line? The Infusion Nurses Society’s definition of a Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)…
Deep vein thrombosis, also known as DVT, is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms…
According to the Infusion Nurses Society, there are two purposes for flushing a vascular access device 1) to…
While healthy kidneys have several functions in the body, the most well-known job is to remove toxins and extra…
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, many are still searching for ways to alleviate the virus once…
The CDC definition of a central venous catheter, also known as a central line, is a tube…
Infiltration is one of the most common complications of intravenous infusion therapy. Extravasation is infiltration with a…
A midline catheter, defined by Infusion Nurses Society, is a vascular access device intended for placement into…
While COVID-19 cases rise across America, so does the need for medical devices. The world knows about…
Anyone who is in the business of administering fluids via IV sets understands the importance of a…
Health Line’s Flow Controller provides a constant flow rate during the entire infusion procedure. There is no…
A study completed comparing the safeness and effectiveness of using Health Line peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)…