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...
by Linda Kelly | Feb 19, 2021 | Clinical Environment and History
INTRODUCTION The literature on the experiences of patients living with a CVAD suggests that the devices are accepted by patients, with the main attraction being a reduction of repeated painful cannulation (Yamada et al, 2010; Sharp et al, 2014; Alpenberg et al, 2015;...
