With a central venous catheter, you basically have a direct line from the outside world right to your heart. That’s great for getting treatment, but it means you have to manage it very carefully. Follow the guidance of your health care team.When you get a CVC, a nurse or someone else on your health team shows […]
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Medically Reviewed by James Beckerman, MD, FACC on December 07, 2022 When Would I Need One? PICC Line Port Tunneled CVC Often when you need medicine, you just pop a pill in your mouth, down some water, and go about your day. But at other times your doctor may need to give you drugs or fluids that
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What it is Symptoms How long? Causes and risk factors Diagnosis Treatment Complications Prevention Summary A blood clot behind the knee is a type of venous thromboembolism or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Symptoms include pain, swelling, warmth, and discoloration of the skin. Prompt treatment can lower the risk of life threatening complications, such as a
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Up to 90% of hospitalized patients will receive IV therapy. Between 35–50% of peripheral IV catheters fail due to infiltration, accidental dislodgment, blockage, phlebitis, or other causes. FloMedical can help.
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“Venipuncture, oozing of blood from the puncture point, indwelling time, intravenous nutrient solution, and catheter type are risk factors for PICC-related complications in children” Wang et al (2023). PICC complications in children Abstract:To explore the risk factors for peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)-related complications in children. This retrospective study analyzed data collected from electronic
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“This study describes current practice and acute complications associated with midlines in CKD patients” Paje et al (2023). Midline catheters in CKD patients Abstract:Background: Midline catheters (midlines) are increasingly used in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Objective: This study describes current practice and acute complications associated with midlines in CKD patients. Designs, setting,
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Parents of children requiring intravenous therapy can now find hope in a recent study conducted by Griffith University. This study compared two types of catheters – peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) and midline catheters – to determine their effectiveness in delivering medication to sick children. Led by PhD student Tricia Kleidon, the research highlights the benefits
PICC (peripherally inserted central catheters) lines and midlines are both highly effective and versatile vascular access devices. Both are used for treatments that require medications to be given repeatedly over a period of time. One of the main benefits is you only have to achieve vascular access once for multiple treatments rather than obtaining a new
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“The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of PICC-related complications in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy” Liu et al (2023). PICC complications in cancer patients Abstract:Purpose: The incidence of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related complications is higher in cancer patients than in noncancer patients. However, the pattern of specific complication occurrence over
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