Ultrasound guidance of central line placement allowed access with fewer attempts than using only anatomic landmarks, according to a prospective, randomized study published online March 12 in the ...
The SAVES method is an effective and safe approach for ultrasound-guided infraclavicular axillary/subclavian vein cannulation. Cannulation is a procedure of inserting a flexible tube (catheter) into ...
Peripherally inserted central catheter tip position and risk of associated complications in neonates
This was a retrospective cohort study of infants admitted between July 2006 and December 2009 at a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto. PICCs’ were inserted either by ...
Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or for ...
Preventing health-care–associated infections in acute-care hospitals is crucial for patient well-being and health care cost burden, and comprehensive guidelines based on current research are an ...
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