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...
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 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...
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...
