by VascuFirst | Apr 20, 2022 | Care and Maintenance, Midlines, VAD Insertion
The midline catheter growth has been exponential since it is a resource that allows a notable improvement in the management of vascular access for medium-term treatments compatible with peripheral perfusion. Midline catheters must be placed by trained and specialised...
by VascuFirst | Mar 16, 2022 | Care and Maintenance, PICCs, VAD Insertion
Maintenance of PICCs requires a set of washing and sealing procedures. However, what should be done if a PICC catheter is obstructed despite applying the protocols correctly? In this article, we will review the prevention and unclogging techniques used to maintain...
by Gloria Ortiz Miluy | Jul 1, 2021 | Care and Maintenance
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...
by Marie Pineau | Feb 26, 2021 | Care and Maintenance, Midlines
As nurses, do we know how invasive it is and what the consequences are of inserting a short peripheral catheter into a vein? In May/June 2015, the “Journal of Infusion Nursing” dedicated an article to short catheters that states: “The insertion of short peripheral...
