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Specificities of central venous access in paediatrics

Specificities of central venous access in paediatrics

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...
Ensuring optimal care for DIVA patients

Ensuring optimal care for DIVA patients

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...
SIP-2 Protocol: Making PICC Insertions Easier

SIP-2 Protocol: Making PICC Insertions Easier

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...
6 measures to ensure the proper functioning of a PICC-port

6 measures to ensure the proper functioning of a PICC-port

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...
Overview of anatomy and physiology related to vascular access: peripheral veins

Overview of anatomy and physiology related to vascular access: peripheral veins

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...
What are the recommendations regarding the catheter/vein ratio?

What are the recommendations regarding the catheter/vein ratio?

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...
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