by VascuFirst | Dec 20, 2023 | Guidance Technologies, VAD Insertion
As the GAVeCeLT group (1) stated in their manual on PICCs and midlines regarding the evolution of PICC use, the introduction of ultrasound in the 2000s has been a breakthrough in the field. In this article, we delve into the utility of ultrasound in the field of...
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 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...
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...
