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The insertion of a PIVC is the most commonly performed invasive procedure in healthcare, yet its significance is underappreciated. Clinicians are commonly heard saying ‘it's just a peripheral,’ which...
The objective of this study was to develop an instrument for analysing nurses' knowledge about PICCs and evaluate its content validity..
Nipro's Safetouch Cath Winged with Injection Port is a sterile, single-use catheter with a safety device for IV infusion and has been available through NHS Supply Chain since March 2023. Its features...
An observational audit was conducted to understand the value in terms of value for money and clinical time spent of the new LPC pathway. Data collection began in November 2021 for 1 year. The...
In order to study the effects of using a novel TTN device, which deploys a 20-gauge catheter through a needle (Figure 1), compared to a more traditional OTN device, which deploys a 20-gauge catheter...
The authors have chosen to undertake a scoping review to find out more about the body of evidence around type of VAD and SACT. The aim is to synthesise the patient populations, the type of SACT...
The trial commenced recruitment in late 2021, however this has been impacted by COVID-19 surges within the health service. Active recruitment is ongoing, and the team expect recruitment to be complete...
‘Sets of evidence-based practices that, when implemented collectively, improve the reliability of their delivery and improve patient outcomes. [They] contribute to infection prevention, reduce...
The project was discussed with managers to gain support and agreement for staff to attend quarterly IV masterclasses. Members of the IV team (IV practitioners (IVPs)) recruited nurses within their...
The purpose of this quasiexperimental study was to analyze NP students' knowledge of ultrasound-guided PIVC placement after the implementation of an educational simulation course. The study was...
This is the first survey designed to target pediatric vascular access clinicians to assess their current practice. Previous international surveys have been conducted to assess for perspectives of the...
The Grip-Lok range of catheter securement devices are available in a range of sizes and configurations so can be used universally. The devices secure IV catheters reliably, which minimises...
The continuous rise in healthcare complexities of today's patient population as well as the financial climate in the NHS, not to mention the uncertainties of Brexit, make it ever more challenging to...
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