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Central venous catheters dysfunctions: diagnosis, causes and treatment

Central venous catheters dysfunctions: diagnosis, causes and treatment

by Herve Rosay | Feb 27, 2023 | Clinical Environment and History, CVCs

Central venous catheters are intravenous devices whose distal end must be located at the atrio cava junction (union of superior vena cava and right atrium). They allow the infusion of irritant drugs, with a pH < 5 or > 9 or hyperosmolar > 600 mosm/l, in...
Skin lesions in Vascular Access: Management and Prevention

Skin lesions in Vascular Access: Management and Prevention

by Gloria Ortiz Miluy | Jan 12, 2023 | Clinical Environment and History

Skin lesions include MARSIs and various intrinsic or clinical conditions that pose a challenge in maintaining adequate fixation of the central catheter on the patient’s skin.   Differences between skin lesions and MARSIs MARSIs are skin lesions due to...
Understanding the Concept of Vessel Health and Preservation

Understanding the Concept of Vessel Health and Preservation

by Carole Hallam | Jan 4, 2023 | Clinical Environment and History

Introduction Vascular access is the commonest invasive procedure performed on hospitalised patients, but it is not without complications1. Complications can include phlebitis, localised infection, blood stream infection, thrombus, infiltration and extravasation, and...
What is the meaning of symbols on medical devices labels?

What is the meaning of symbols on medical devices labels?

by VascuFirst | Nov 9, 2022 | Care and Maintenance, Clinical Environment and History

On medical devices labels, manufacturers have to include the necessary information about the equipment that healthcare professionals are going to use for patient care. Provided on products’ batches or packaging, labels are an essential tool to identify the product and...
Revised Standards of Practice for Vascular Access and Infusion Therapy

Revised Standards of Practice for Vascular Access and Infusion Therapy

by Linda Kelly | Mar 8, 2021 | Clinical Environment and History

  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 involved...
AFIC-VYGON Cancer Nurses Survey

AFIC-VYGON Cancer Nurses Survey

by VascuFirst | Mar 2, 2021 | Clinical Environment and History, Safety in HD Administration

Summary: Scientific studies show that the risks of exposure of healthcare workers lead to long-known side effects. The most recent recommendations and regulations strongly encourage the use of suitable PPE and safe closed systems, which significantly reduce the risk...
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