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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…