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News and innovation - August 14, 2022
3 ways that BD is fighting climate change
Striving for a healthy planet with healthy patients Advancing the world of health means sustaining a resilient system of care…
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…
“Complications of IV catheter therapy are simply the result of one complex and highly variable mechanical system—IV catheter equipment design,...
Events and training July 26, 2022
When new standards appear, it is important to get up to date as soon as possible to stay abreast of…
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…
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…
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.