What the INS Standards Recommend for Preventing Catheter Occlusions
INS (Infusion Nurses Society) Standards emphasize a bundle of practices to prevent catheter occlusions, centered on proper…
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The Importance of Passive Disinfection in Vascular Access Devices
Passive disinfection is a method used to help keep needleless connectors on vascular access devices clean between accesses. Instead of manually scrubbing the connector …
The Impact Needleless Connectors can have on Occlusion and Infection RiskÂ
Needleless connectors provide needle-free access to vascular access devices, helping protect healthcare workers from needlestick injuries. Their design can also influence two important catheter complications: …
What to Consider When Implementing a Disinfecting Cap
Choosing a disinfecting cap is more than simply selecting a product with a specific disinfection time. The right solution should fit your clinical workflow, …
What the INS Standards Recommend for Preventing Catheter Occlusions
INS (Infusion Nurses Society) Standards emphasize a bundle of practices to prevent catheter occlusions, centered on proper flushing/locking technique, minimizing blood reflux, maintaining asepsis, …
How Passive Disinfection Caps Help Reduce CLABSI Risk
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) remain one of the most significant challenges in vascular access. While no single product can eliminate infection risk, small …
Why Is the Catheter Luer a Critical Point for Infection Prevention?
The catheter Luer is one of the most important points for infection prevention because it serves as the primary access junction between the external …
