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News and innovation March 26, 2023
New Spanish vascular access team standard
On 4th November 2022, the Spanish Society of Infusion and Vascular Access (SEINAV: Sociedad Española de Infusión y Acceso Vascular)…
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News and innovation March 19, 2023
Vessel health: Novel scale assesses peripheral vein quality
Vessel health: Novel scale assesses peripheral vein quality Repeated insertion attempts can lead to pain, discomfort and vessel trauma, causing…
“Complications of IV catheter therapy are simply the result of one complex and highly variable mechanical system—IV catheter equipment design,...
News and innovation February 19, 2023
Difficult IV access: Is ultrasound-guided cannulation the answer?
Many healthcare professionals may recognise the common scenario of peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter insertion on a patient with difficult intravenous…
News and innovation February 12, 2023
CVAM care bundles: how we can measure their economic benefit
Central vascular access devices (CVADs) allow for blood collection, nutritional support and medication administration when these cannot be provided safely…
News and innovation February 6, 2023
Chemotherapy: How do TIVAPs measure up to other CVADs?
Choice of CVAD in intravenous chemotherapy administration Even though the advantages of central venous access devices (CVADs) over peripheral venous…
News and innovation January 29, 2023
Extravasation injury claims cost NHS £15.6 million
When any form of liquid accidentally leaks from a vein into surrounding tissues, it can cause serious harm to patients1.…