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On Vascular Access and IV Infusion Therapies
Midline Catheter at home
This pandemic has confirmed a reality for us: hospitals are for acute patients. Although this is not new, we are now able to put it into action: now more than ever our home is our shelter. Home health care, specifically in the field of vascular access, IS feasible.
Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (PIVCs) versus Long Peripheral Catheters (LPCs) for Multi-day Intravenous (IV) Therapy: Current Evidence
Intravenous (IV) therapy is one of the most common interventions administered to hospitalized patients. PIVCs, also known as ‘cannulas’, are the standard devices used to deliver IV therapy and are essential for the provision of fluids, basic medications and blood products.
Highlighting the Risks of Hazardous Drugs Contamination in Oncology Day Units
Click here to watch a video about the risks of hazardous drugs contamination in Oncology Day Units.
Cutaneous Complications in Vascular Access: MARSI
If we consider the skin to be a shield, barrier or a protective layer, it is easy to understand why it is essential to maintain good skin integrity to avoid complications. Monitoring skin integrity is a nursing skill that is as important as any other, especially in...
Digital Sedation™ at the service of patients in a Vascular Access Unit
Before a surgical procedure such as a vascular access device placement, many patients are particularly anxious. To help relieve their anxiety, health facilities and surgical units give them the option of diving in virtual reality, with the help of a virtual reality...
When should I remove a PICC if it is infected?
An increasing number of hospitalised patients require the use of venous access devices (VADs). Intravenous therapy has therefore been a topic of high clinical relevance in recent decades. There are currently several types of catheters, and the choice between them...
What you need to know about infusors
What is an infusor? In recent decades, infusors have been used for continuous drug administration. The development of these devices is a major breakthrough in this field, as maintaining stable plasma concentrations allows better control of the disease and its...
Revised Standards of Practice for Vascular Access and Infusion Therapy
Due to the invasive nature of vascular access and infusion therapy, the potential for risk and complications associated with the specialty is high. Therefore, it is essential that competent, evidence based practice is ensured. It is crucial that clinicians...
How to locate the tip of a PICC
Pros and cons of the tip position methods Today, the peripherally inserted central catheter, PICC, is a widely used vascular acces device. Its use is spreading, thanks to a simple and fast insertion technique. This allows nursing teams to increase efficiency in the...