Infiltration and Extravasation
Infusions Nurses Society (INS) definitions: Infiltration: Inadvertent administration of a non-vesicant solution or medication into surrounding tissue;…
Catheter Tech
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…
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…
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…