PICCs have a relatively low complication rate, but there are several potentially serious issues related to their use. See Table 2 for signs and symptoms of complications. The first cause is ...

Once the white blood cells have been removed, the remaining blood will be returned to your body via the IV in your other arm. Central venous catheter (central line). The technician inserts a ...

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 ...

The FDA shared an alert that BD (NYSE: BDX) and its Bard subsidiary warned customers of an issue with certain intravascular ...

Huang, T.T. and Wu, L. (2025) The Impact of Bundled Nursing Interventions on Preventing Central Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 13, 438-445. doi: ...

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 ...