This patient will require a different type of central catheter. The presence of upper extremity or subclavian thrombosis is another contraindication for bedside PICC insertion, whether or not ...

In Idaho, the process of establishing an IV line or central venous catheter must be publicly witnessed because the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that it is a critical part of an execution.

Medical infusion therapy involves administering medications nutrients or fluids directly into the bloodstream through a vein Learn how this therapy works the conditions it treats its benefits and side ...

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 ...

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 ...