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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)…
Area of interest: Critical care / emergency care
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…
Events and training January 15, 2023
Are midline catheters underused in the emergency department?
“In the ED [emergency department], time is chief,” said Professor Baudolino Mussa, Vascular Access Surgeon and Professor of Vascular Access…
Scientific publications November 6, 2022
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…
Scientific publications October 16, 2022
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…
News and innovation September 18, 2022
BD Emerald™ Syringes: Helping patients and the planet, one injection at a time!
Disposable syringes are widely used and vital for patient care. However, the single-use plastics (SUP) that disposable syringes are made…
