What is Total Intravenous Anesthesia (TIVA)?
Defining General Anesthesia The term anesthesia is defined as “loss of sensation with or without loss of…
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The Importance of Power Injectable PICC Lines and Midlines in CT Imaging
Power injectable devices play a critical role in modern imaging, particularly when used with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines) and midline catheters. These …
Scrub the Hub vs Disinfection Caps: What Does the Evidence Say?
The evidence favors both approaches, but they do not have identical roles: manual “scrub the hub” remains the baseline standard, while disinfection caps appear …
Protecting the Catheter Access Point Between Dialysis Uses
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 …
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, dissection, occlusion, and spasm risk, while too …
Improving Hub Disinfection Compliance in IV Therapy
Improving hub disinfection compliance requires combining clear standards, human factor friendly products, and visible monitoring that links practice to outcomes. Why hub disinfection matters …
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 antimicrobial cap for needle-free access ports used …
