It was my pleasure to speak at INS in Beijing on Friday.  The presentation was focused on catheter material,  Trends in the USA.  With many manufactures of PICC lines, it is difficult to choose the correct material.  Atillio Di Fore,

I will be speaking at INS in Beijing China on 7/27 on “Trends in PICC Line Selection” in the US.  There is a trend to choose the CT compatible PICC line for our patients.  One line for all therapies.  When

5/23/13 – JOHNS HOPKINS -HOSPITALS PROFIT WHEN PATIENTS DEVELOP BLOODSTREAM INFECTIONS ENP Newswire – 23 May 2013 Release date- 22052013 – Johns Hopkins researchers report that hospitals may be reaping enormous income for patients whose hospital stays are complicated by

Real-time ultrasound to determine PICC tip location in neonates reduces need for radiographs Posted by IVTEAM on Jun 16, 2013 in IV Literature | No Comments Intravenous literature: Katheria, A.C., Fleming, S.E. and Kim, J.H. (2013) A randomized controlled trial of ultrasound-guided peripherally inserted central catheters

Important Drug Information: Some vials of Cathflo® Activase® (alteplase) have been found to contain rubber-stopper particulate matter after reconstitution. This does not impact the efficacy of Cathflo Activase, as the drug itself has not been compromised. Filtration through a 5-micron filter needle

A patient presented to our outpatient lab last week.  I was called because they could not get a blood return.  The patient had a double lumen power PICC and neither line had a blood return.  She stated that “they” have

The Joint Commission E-dition on National Patient Safety Goals states:  Implement evidenced-based practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections.  Thirteen elements of performance were released in January of 2013.   Goal number 13 states:  “Evaluate all central venous catheters routinely

CDC released the April 2013 CDC/NHSN Protocol Corrections, Clarification, and Additions that surveillance will occur in any inpatient location where denominator data can be collected, which may include critical/intensive care units (ICU), specialty care areas (SCA) neonatal units including neonatal

Attended the Wisconsin Vascular Access Network quarterly meeting today.   The WI chapter of AVA is a great networking media for nurses who care for patients with a Vascular Access Device.  We had a guest speaker sponsored by Genentech, Lorelle

There are new products on the market for securing the catheter.  Many of them can be used to secure different lines.  One securement device for all lines aides in the compliance of caring and maintaining these devices.  You can use