When Tear Away Introducer Size Matters in Vascular Access
Introducer size matters in vascular access because a larger outer diameter relative to the vessel increases bleeding,…
Vascular Access
Numantec, via its US subsidiary Health Line International Corp, acquires the DualCap® product line from Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Health Line International Corp., a Numantec company, strengthens our portfolio with the acquisition of DualCap®, a well-established…
The Clinical Need for Mini-Midlines
Mini-midlines exist to fill the gap between short peripheral IVs and full midline/PICC lines by providing safer,…
Ultrasound-Guided Puncture Before Escalation to Central Access
Ultrasound‑guided puncture is now recommended as the default approach when escalating from peripheral to central vascular access,…
INS Recommendations for Device Selection in Patients with Limited Veins
In patients with limited or difficult venous access, INS emphasizes a structured assessment and the least invasive device that…
Why Escalation Does Not Always Mean a PICC or Midline?
Escalation in vascular access means moving to the safest device that meets the therapy need, not automatically…
What is the Difference Between Short-Term and Long-Term VADs?
The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) defines vascular access devices (VADs) by their intended duration of use, anatomical…