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Scientific publications October 23, 2023
PICC lines: comparing infections in cancer vs noncancer patients
PICC lines are frequently used in cancer care Due to their ease of placement, peripherally inserted central line catheters or…
Area of interest: Medical Oncology
Events and training October 16, 2023
3 ways digital tools can help address vascular access complications
“Health organisations must promote a global vascular access strategy with specific actions for reporting, preventing, identifying and quantifying complications,” said…
Scientific publications October 9, 2023
New clinical safety tips for syringe pump systems for microinfusion
Though advances in technology have brought improvements in education, there is still a general lack of awareness among healthcare workers…
News and innovation June 22, 2023
Make the safety switch: 4 potential everyday safety hazards
Maintaining safety for both patients and healthcare workers can be a challenge. Adverse safety events such as errors, accidents and…
Events and training June 16, 2023
PICC, port or Hickman? Make the right choice in oncology
"I think that the biggest issue in our service is choosing which device for which patients,” said Professor Caren Randon,…
Scientific publications March 12, 2023
Lung cancer: Help reduce the risk of BSI from PICC lines
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) can offer safe intravenous access for administering chemotherapy to patients with lung cancer1. However, catheter-associated…