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Minimizing vessel trauma during PICC and midline insertion rests on three pillars: choosing the right vein/device, using the gentlest possible access technique, and respecting …

INS standards emphasize that needleless connectors should be disinfected before every access using firm mechanical friction and an appropriate antiseptic, with the exact agent …

Power injectable devices play a critical role in modern imaging, particularly when used with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) and midline catheters. These …

The evidence favors both approaches, but they do not have identical roles: manual “scrub the hub” remains the baseline standard, while disinfection caps appear …

Between catheter access events, the device remains in place to allow repeated use without additional punctures. While significant attention is often given to preparation before access, the time between …

Introducer size matters in vascular access because a larger outer diameter relative to the vessel increases bleeding, dissection, occlusion, and spasm risk, while too …