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Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (SPIVC) vs Extended Dwell Catheters (EDC)

Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheters (SPIVC) vs Extended Dwell Catheters (EDC)

by Linda Kelly | Nov 24, 2022 | Midlines, VAD Insertion

Introduction The aim of this article is to describe and discuss some differences between the short peripheral intravenous catheter (SPIVC) and the long peripheral intravenous catheter (LPIVC) inserted using the Seldinger Technique. It will consider how these...
Mechanical complications of implantable ports – A testimonial of Dr Jean-Jacques Simon

Mechanical complications of implantable ports – A testimonial of Dr Jean-Jacques Simon

by Jean-Jacques Simon | Oct 26, 2022 | Ports and Huber Needles, VAD Insertion

The mechanical complications of an implantable port are numerous and frequent. However, they are often avoidable if the basic rules of insertion and use are known and respected. We can classify the causes of mechanical complications of ports as follows: –...
Inadequate care in midlines: 5 complications to know

Inadequate care in midlines: 5 complications to know

by Maite Parejo | Oct 19, 2022 | Midlines, VAD Insertion

Intravenous therapy is a usual treatment for hospitalized patients and increasingly, for those who are at home. The administration of drugs can give rise to problems such as phlebitis and extravasation among others, which can force us to use various peripheral routes....
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs): Best Practice

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs): Best Practice

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,...
The placement of PICC-ports by multidisciplinary teams – A Marta Rubio de las Cuevas interview

The placement of PICC-ports by multidisciplinary teams – A Marta Rubio de las Cuevas interview

by VascuFirst | Aug 25, 2022 | Ports and Huber Needles, VAD Insertion

In recent years, PICC-ports have emerged as a safe, effective and comfortable option for the administration of medications to cancer patients. Another advantage of these devices over thoracic ports is that they are easier to place and result in fewer complications. To...
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs): The safe use

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs): The safe use

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....
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