Warning Signs That a Vascular Access Device Needs Adjustment or Replacement
Vascular access devices (VADs) are crucial for patients requiring long-term intravenous treatments. However, they can sometimes malfunction…
Midlines
Understanding Dwell Time to Maximize Vascular Device Lifespan
Dwell time is a critical factor in maximizing the lifespan of vascular access devices. It refers to…
How Power Injectable Devices Enhance Imaging Procedures
Power injectable devices significantly enhance imaging procedures by enabling precise and controlled delivery of contrast media, leading…
The Importance of Vessel Health and Preservation in Midline Therapy
The concept of vessel health and preservation (VHP) is crucial in the context of midline therapy, as…
Mini Midlines: What They Are and When to Use Them?
Mini midlines are a type of peripheral intravenous catheter that bridges the gap between short peripheral IVs…
Infusion Therapies: Parenteral Nutrition
Parenteral nutrition is a specialized form of intravenous (IV) therapy for patients who cannot adequately absorb nutrients…
Power Injectability in PICCs and Midlines
Power injectability refers to the capability of certain catheters to withstand the rapid injection of contrast agents…
Max Barrier Kits
How INS (Infusion Nurses Society) guidelines influence the design of Health Line’s Maximal Barrier Kits? Maximal barrier…
A Successful Midline Insertion
What factors contribute to the success of midline insertion? Midline catheter insertion success depends on several key…
What is Phlebitis?
Understanding Phlebitis: Causes, Risks, and Prevention in IV Therapy Phlebitis, an inflammation of a vein, is a…
How to Insert a Midline?
How Do Seldinger, MST, and AST Compare in Midline Insertion Procedures? In medical procedures, precision and technique…
What is the Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) according to the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice 2024?
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) is a standardized approach to aseptic practice designed to improve patient safety and…
Needleless Connectors Practice Recommendations
According to the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice a Luer-locking needleless connector is used to connect syringes…
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…
What are the Differences between PICC Line and Midline Catheter?
In the medical field, various types of catheters exist. However, one common query revolves around the distinction…
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…
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…
Types of PIVC: Midlines
To better understand midlines, it helps to define peripheral intravenous catheters, as midlines fall under this category…
What is a Midline Catheter?
A midline catheter, defined by Infusion Nurses Society, is a vascular access device intended for placement into…