What’s new in U.K. Vessel Health and Preservation 2020?
Cannulation decisions are frequently made by less experienced healthcare professionals (HCPs)1. Intravenous (IV) complications are costly to both the patient…
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have been widely used as an alternative to central venous catheters (CVCs), especially for parental…
“Complications of IV catheter therapy are simply the result of one complex and highly variable mechanical system—IV catheter equipment design,...
12 practice guidelines for needleless connector best practice
Used widely in acute care, needleless connectors (NCs) are designed to ensure patient and healthcare worker safety1–3. Focus on risks…
How can vascular access affect patient satisfaction in hospitals?
A patient’s experience with vascular access can influence their perception of their overall hospital stay and satisfaction with their healthcare…
How to improve the reliability of healthcare, from Sir David Dalton
“The average hospital in Europe will experience the same number of deaths from avoidable and unsafe events as a double…
Peripheral venous catheters: Cost impact of PVC care bundles
Despite being the most commonly used invasive medical device in hospitals, short-term peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) often fail before the…
Adapting needlestick injury awareness to your target audiences
To raise awareness on needlestick injuries (NSIs) in hospitals, it is important to taylor communication to different groups of healthcare…
Fast fact
Propofol-based total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) emits four orders of magnitude less greenhouse gases than inhaled anaesthesia with desflurane and N2O.
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