Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are frequently used to obtain central venous access for patients in acute care, home care and skilled nursing care. PICCs are a reliable alternative ...

Use of high-dose (46.7%) sodium citrate locks for central venous catheters (CVCs) being used for maintenance hemodialysis provides no advantage over 5% heparin locks in reducing infections or ...

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure have higher rates of inpatient dialysis initiation than those without heart failure.

“Patients who require long-term intravenous medications often leave the hospital with central venous catheters. Without proper preventive infection care, patients can develop CLABSIs, which are ...

The global IV therapy and vein access devices market is on a trajectory of significant growth, projected to expand from USD 28.7 billion in 2024 to an estimated USD 47.3 billion by 2034. With a ...

Insertion of any catheter in the upper extremity ... to the superior vena cava and minimizes potential venous damage. [17] Insertion of any central VAD must be performed judiciously, as every ...