“Outpatient parental (IV) antibiotic delivered via midline catheters was associated with a lower risk of major complications ...

Researchers describe how they developed a program for home-based management of indwelling PICC to improve patient self-management.

1. The risk of bloodstream infections (BSIs) in individuals with indwelling peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) is significantly increased after 3 days of dwell time. Study Rundown: PIVCs are ...

in which the catheter is inserted into a large vein in your chest. The other method is called a peripherally inserted central catheter, or PICC line. The catheter is threaded through a vein in ...

The global peripheral intravenous catheter market is on a strong growth trajectory, projected to more than double in size over the next decade. According to recent market insights, the market is ...

emerged as the only catheter-associated complication significantly linked to mortality in oncology patients following peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement, according to a study ...

A PICC can be inserted once the need for longer-term vancomycin therapy is clear. Frequent or unnecessary central venous catheter insertions should be avoided, as this exposes the patient to ...

There is no defined frequency for changing transparent dressings, and facility policies vary. Many facilities' guidelines call for changing the dressing weekly or sooner as needed. The dressing ...