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News and innovation - January 8, 2023
Feeling down after a needlestick injury? You’re not alone
Needlestick injuries (NSIs) may have potentially severe consequences on the mental health of injured healthcare workers (HCWs)1. Even though, the…
News and innovation January 1, 2023
The ins and outs of syringe waste disposal
Plastics are a low-cost, strong and versatile material that can easily be shaped when melted1. Single-use plastics can be replaced…
“Complications of IV catheter therapy are simply the result of one complex and highly variable mechanical system—IV catheter equipment design,...
News and innovation December 18, 2022
How can you help reduce the risk of severe adverse events with TIVA syringe pumps?
On April 5th, Dr. Emiliano Tognoli from the National Cancer Institute of Milan spoke at a BD webinar held in…
Scientific publications December 11, 2022
8 ways aseptic technique can help prevent IV catheter-related infections
Variations in skin antisepsis practice 1 Skin antisepsis is an important part of aseptic technique. However, the practice of aseptic…
Events and training December 4, 2022
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…
Scientific publications November 20, 2022
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) have been widely used as an alternative to central venous catheters (CVCs), especially for parental…
News and innovation November 13, 2022
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…
Fast fact
TIVA anaesthesia
Propofol-based total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) emits four orders of magnitude less greenhouse gases than inhaled anaesthesia with desflurane and N2O.