Techniques to prevent CVC colonization during insertion, such as maximum sterile barrier precautions, reduce the risk of CLABSI. After insertion, appropriate CVC dressings, careful catheter access ...
2.1 ClearGuard HD antimicrobial barrier caps (ICU Medical) are for use with central venous catheters (CVC) in haemodialysis. The cap has a rod that extends into the CVC hub. The rod and cap threads ...
Background: Central venous catheter (CVC) insertions are performed frequently by internal medicine residents. Complications, including arterial puncture and pneumothorax, decrease when operators use ...
This is the first FDA-approved antimicrobial catheter lock solution. The FDA has approved taurolidine plus heparin (DefenCath®) catheter lock solution to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections ...
WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) delivers COMPLETE confidence to central line inserters with the release of the Arrow ® ErgoPack ® Complete CVC System, ...
One decision you may need to make before beginning chemotherapy is what type of central venous catheter (CVC) you want your oncologist to insert for your treatment. A CVC, sometimes called a central ...