Using two central venous catheters on one patient at the same time can significantly increase the risk of developing a central line-associated bloodstream infection, according to a study published ...

The management of many medical and surgical conditions often involves long-term infusion of intravenous fluids, broad-spectrum antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents for cancer, critical care therapies, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The implementation of a novel central-line insertion site assessment score reduced the prevalence of lines with ...

Central venous stenosis is a significant clinical challenge affecting haemodialysis patients. It is predominantly associated with previous central venous catheter placements and repeated vascular ...

WAYNE, Pa., Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical technologies, has been awarded a contract for the supply of Central Venous Access ...

PICC lines and other central lines that get infected with fungus are associated with sepsis and high mortality. PICC lines and central lines are significant risk factors for this medical condition.” — ...

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho will begin using central veins deep in the groin, neck, chest or arm to execute prisoners by lethal injection if attempts to insert standard IV lines fail, the Idaho Department of ...