by Constance Girgenti | Sep 15, 2023 | PICCs
In neonatal care, the delicate nature of patients demands meticulous attention to every aspect of their well-being. The placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in neonates, while essential, presents a significant challenge due to the fragile and...
by Gloria Ortiz Miluy | Aug 16, 2023 | PICCs, VAD Insertion
In modern healthcare, multiple professionals are responsible of inserting vascular access devices in patients. Within the same hospital, different categories of professionals end up using the same type of catheters. However, when each of these professionals employs...
by VascuFirst | Dec 12, 2022 | PICCs
Ever since their creation, vascular access teams dedicated to PICC placement have proven to be efficient in reducing catheter-related complications. However, as Nancy Moureau commented in a clinical case on thrombosis in 2016, there are still complications that can...
by Linda Kelly | Sep 7, 2022 | PICCs, VAD Insertion
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) (Part three) Best practice in PICC use: Troubleshooting common complications This article is part of a series about PICCs. To read part I about key principles of PICCs and part II about their safe use,...
by VascuFirst | Aug 10, 2022 | PICCs
In this article, we will address thrombosis in peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) based on the following aspects: incidence, causes, physiology, symptomatology, and prevention. What is thrombosis? Thrombosis is the formation of a clot in a vessel....
by Linda Kelly | Jul 20, 2022 | PICCs, VAD Insertion
To refresh your memory and read the first part of the series about the key principles of PICCs, you can click here. The use of PICCs has increased in recent years and can now be found in many specialties and in both hospital and out of hospital settings....
