“In conclusion, this study supports the use of midline catheters as a safe and effective alternative for venous access during therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures in pediatric patients” Geile et al (2024). Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the use of midline catheters as venous access for apheresis procedures in pediatric patients. […]
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It is important you can deal with a trusted company and we supply to major hospitals, surgeries and medical practices throughout every state and territory of Australia. FloMedical provides training for clinicians, nurses, PICC teams and other medical professionals. Ongoing seminars, training days and demonstrations are paramount in our quest to provide solutions to
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Some blood clots form in blood vessels just beneath the skin’s surface, causing inflammation that a person can see and feel. However, the most serious clots occur in veins deep inside the body, causing different symptoms or none at all. A blood clot is a collection of blood cells and proteins inside a blood vessel.
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“Using midline catheters, 76% of patients could complete their intended iv therapy without the need for additional venous access” Fläring et al (2024). Complications of midline catheters in pediatric OPAT Abstract:The use of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) for children has several advantages, including reduced length of hospital stay and costs. A reliable vascular access
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“In this study, to identify the most suitable PICC for continuous pumping of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in patients undergoing chemotherapy for gastrointestinal tract tumors, the clinical application of the double-lumen high-pressure-resistant PICC generally adopted in clinical practice was compared with the traditional anterior-valved single-lumen non-high-pressure-resistant PICC” Chen et al (2024). Valved PICC comparison study Extract:“A peripherally
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“This increase in hospital-acquired conditions was driven by a 27.3% increase in falls (P = .02) and a 37.7% increase in central line-associated bloodstream infections (P = .04) at private equity hospitals, despite placing 16.2% fewer central lines” Kannan et al (2023). CLABSI rates associated with private equity hospital acquisition Abstract: Importance: The effects of
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NEWS PROVIDED BY Dr. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, Vigna Law Group January 05, 2024, 19:06 GMT Flaws in polyurethane catheters and the battle against central line infections Nurses and other staff in neonatal ICUs work daily to try to decrease the hospitals central line associated bloodstream infections. It is time to point the finger at
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