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Sterile barrier dressing increases efficiency and safety of UGPIV insertions, pilot study finds

HARTWELL, Georgia – A unique sterile dressing can improve patient safety during ultrasound-guided peripheral IV (UGPIV) insertions by facilitating a standardized approach to aseptic technique, ...
Nature

Less frequent catheter dressing changes decrease local cutaneous toxicity of high-dose chemotherapy in children, without increasing the rate of catheter-related infections ...

In our hospital, patients treated with high-dose chemo/radiotherapy (HDC) regimens followed by bone marrow transplantation (BMT) are fitted with a central venous catheter which is usually inserted a ...
Medscape

Nursing Education and Implications for Left Ventricular Assist Device Destination Therapy

Abstract and Introduction Education for Treatment of LVAD Recipients Emerging Issues Surrounding LVAD Recipients Conclusion References The driveline exits the abdomen and attaches to the system ...
Nature

A silver–alginate-coated dressing to reduce peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) infections in NICU patients: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Our aim was to evaluate the safety of a silver–alginate-containing dressing to reduce peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) infections in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients. A total ...
Business Wire

Centurion Medical Products’ SorbaView SHIELD Securement System to Be Sold in Cardinal Health™ Sterile IV Start and Dressing Change Kits in U.S. Acute Hospitals and ...

WILLIAMSTON, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As demand for SorbaView SHIELD ® Securement System increases, with more than 9.7 million sold in the past 12 months in hospitals and healthcare facilities across ...