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News and innovation July 31, 2022
Article originally published on March 14, 2022. Republished as part of our summer series on the most popular articles from…
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News and innovation July 12, 2022
PICC line or port catheter: Which one for cancer patients?
It can be challenging knowing when to insert a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) or port catheter into patients with…
“Complications of IV catheter therapy are simply the result of one complex and highly variable mechanical system—IV catheter equipment design,...
News and innovation July 11, 2022
First-attempt insertion success: PIVCs with notched vs non-notched needles
Vascular access devices are widely used in hospitals, given that 60–90% of patients admitted receive a vascular access device (VAD).1…
News and innovation July 3, 2022
7 reasons to add pre-filled syringes to your vascular access practice
IV catheter-related complications impact patient care 60–90% of hospitalised inpatients require an intravenous (IV) catheter1, out of which, up to…
News and innovation June 24, 2022
3 keys to preventing needlestick injuries: locate, train, assess
Medical sharps, which can transmit bloodborne diseases, continue to pose a significant safety risk to healthcare workers (HCWs). Accidental sharps…
News and innovation January 4, 2022
BD Provena™ Midline Catheters are a family of peripherally inserted IV catheters. They are made from radiopaque body softening polyurethane materials.1 BD Provena™ Midline Catheters are indicated for reliable, short-term (less than…