by Linda Kelly | Oct 18, 2021 | Midlines, VAD Insertion
Introduction and Background Vascular Access Devices (VADs) are divided into two basic groupings, peripheral and central. The group delineation is determined, primarily, by the catheter tip termination position, rather that the insertion site....
by Gloria Ortiz Miluy | Sep 24, 2021 | Midlines, VAD Insertion
This pandemic has confirmed a reality for us: hospitals are for acute patients. Although this is not new, we are now able to put it into action: now more than ever our home is our shelter. Home health care, specifically in the field of vascular access,...
by Maurizio Pacilli | Aug 15, 2021 | VAD Insertion
Peripheral venous catheters Peripheral venous catheters can be divided into three groups: peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs); long peripheral catheters (LPCs); midline catheters (MCs). Each of them has specific characteristics:...
by Herve Rosay | May 27, 2021 | VAD Insertion
Before a surgical procedure such as a vascular access device placement, many patients are particularly anxious. To help relieve their anxiety, health facilities and surgical units give them the option of diving in virtual reality, with the help of a virtual reality...
by Marie Pineau | 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 Marie Pineau | Mar 5, 2021 | PICCs, VAD Insertion
Pros and cons of the tip position methods 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...
