by Eric Desruennes | Sep 27, 2023 | CVCs, VAD Insertion
A testimonial of Dr Eric Desruennes There aren’t many differences between children over 2 years and adults. On the other hand, newborns, infants, and children under 2 years are quite different due to: – Their small weight and vessels, and sometimes...
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 | 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 Gloria Ortiz Miluy | May 10, 2023 | Care and Maintenance, Ports and Huber Needles, VAD Insertion
Healthcare professionals working with oncology patients are used to handling fully implanted catheters. In recent years, PICC-port has proven to be very useful in the field. However, any vascular access device can become a problem if its placement has not been optimal...
by Linda Kelly | Apr 19, 2023 | Clinical Environment and History, VAD Insertion
VADs (Vascular Access Devices) can be inserted in various areas of the body via a selection of veins. Some venous access sites can result in more complications. It is therefore important to carefully select the vein for access. The purpose of this article is to detail...
by Gloria Ortiz Miluy | Apr 5, 2023 | VAD Insertion
With the introduction of venous mapping methods prior to the placement of a central venous catheter (RaPeVA, RaCeVA, and RaFeVA), the evolution of ultrasound techniques has given a fundamental role to the choice of vein. In fact, the measurement of this vein (obtained...
