by VascuFirst | Nov 8, 2023 | Clinical Environment and History
Have you ever wondered how nursing works outside of your country? What protocols are used, how is the coordination between professionals, and how is patient follow-up conducted? Christian Dupont is a nurse at one of the major hospital centers in the French capital,...
by VascuFirst | Aug 31, 2023 | Clinical Environment and History, VAD Insertion
The VAD (vascular access device) insertion experience varies between patients. For individuals with difficult intravenous access (DIVA), the process can become traumatic and notably painful. According to Blanco (2019), DIVA affects up to one-third of critically ill...
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...
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...
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...
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...
