by VascuFirst | May 3, 2021 | PICCs, VAD Insertion
An increasing number of hospitalised patients require the use of venous access devices (VADs). Intravenous therapy has therefore been a topic of high clinical relevance in recent decades. There are currently several types of catheters, and the choice between them...
by VascuFirst | Mar 5, 2021 | Guidance Technologies, PICCs, VAD Insertion
Today, the peripherally inserted central catheter, PICC, is a widely used vascular acces device. Its use is spreading, thanks to a simple and fast insertion technique. This allows nursing teams to increase efficiency in the administration of long-term intravenous...
by Paloma Ruiz | Feb 26, 2021 | PICCs, VAD Insertion
Since its development in the 1970s1, the PICC catheter has become a commonly used venous access in adult and child patients because it is long-lasting, easy and quick to insert and has few complications. In the face of concerns about inappropriate use and the...
