Central venous catheters (CVCs) play an integral role in healthcare, however studies have shown that they are among the most frequent cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Their use is ...

The placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) routinely incorporates tip position confirmation using standard radiographs. In this study, we sought to determine whether real-time ...

Washington State University and Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an electrochemical catheter hub that could someday help prevent deadly central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) ...

Central venous catheters (CVCs) help deliver medication, fluids, blood, or nutrition. They can also be useful for monitoring and performing certain tests and procedures. Placing CVCs or central lines ...

Neonatal patients often require long-term vascular access for the delivery of life-sustaining medications and nutrition. The peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) offers several advantages ...

The use of antimicrobial-impregnated catheters should be considered in all circumstances, especially when the institutional rate of catheter-related bloodstream infections is higher than 2 percent, ...

A peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC) line, is a long, soft, flexible tube inserted into a vein in the upper arm. Doctors use it to administer intravenous (IV) drugs, for instance, in ...