What are the Benefits of Using Extended Dwell Peripheral Intravenous Catheters?
Extended dwell peripheral intravenous (EPIV) catheters, like our ProV Midline ST, offer a host of benefits that…
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PICC Lines Lumen and Gauge Recommendations
How to choose which PICC for your patient In this article, we explore the latest findings and…
Factors Contributing to the Increasing Use of Midline Catheters
Defined by Infusion Nurses Society, a midline is a vascular access device intended for placement into a…
Is it necessary to use Tip Confirmation Systems to place PICC Lines?
Emphasizing precise tip placement in central vascular access devices is crucial for optimal PICC insertions. Methods to…
Care of the Patient Post-infusion Therapy
Ensuring patients receive comprehensive education about their vascular access device and prescribed infusion therapy regimen is crucial…
PICC Line Post-insertion Care
INS rightly emphasizes the importance of comprehensive assessment and post-care of PICC Lines. Recommendations include routine checks…
6 Key Benefits of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs)
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) offer numerous advantages, such as extended intravenous access, versatility for diverse treatments,…
Types of PIVC: ProV Midline ST (LPC)
Vascular access is a critical aspect of modern healthcare, serving as a lifeline for patients in need…
Exploring the Long Peripheral Catheter Role in Neonatal Care
Long Peripheral Catheter have a role in neonatal care. They are employed in neonatal intensive care units…
Types of PIVC: Long Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
Referred to by various terms within our industry, the long peripheral intravenous catheter (long PIVC) also known…
PICC Line Insertion
What is a PICC? Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) are catheters that consist of a small catheter…
Implementing a Care Bundle Strategy for Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVC)
A Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (short PIVC) is “an over-the-needle catheter with a hollow metal stylet (needle)…
Flushing Vascular Access Devices
Flushing of vascular access devices is a well-established standard of care. According to the Infusion Nurses Society,…
Infiltration and Extravasation
Infusions Nurses Society (INS) definitions: Infiltration: Inadvertent administration of a non-vesicant solution or medication into surrounding tissue;…
What is Intravenous Therapy?
IV therapy (intravenous therapy) is a treatment that infuses intravenous solutions, medications, blood, or blood products directly…
Types of PIVC: Midlines
To better understand midlines, it helps to define peripheral intravenous catheters, as midlines fall under this category…
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) and Defining Key-Parts and Key-Sites
The INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice (the Standards) has introduced a new, dedicated standard for aseptic…
Proper Tip Location for a Vascular Access Device
Performance of a central venous access device (CVAD) is directly related to the position of the terminal…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
COVID-19 and Vascular Access Devices
While COVID-19 cases rise across America, so does the need for medical devices. The world knows about…
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)…