Tag Archives: Securement devices
Preventing complications by proper securement
Securing VAD’s (vascular access devices) of all types is key to preventing complications. When we don’t have good securement catheters move at the insertion site. We use words like migration, piston, dislodgment to describe these events. These events lead to
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Tagged CLABSI, CLABSI Prevention, Phlebitis, securement, Securement devices, zeropercentinfectionrates
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Catheter Securement Devices
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
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Tagged bundles, CVC Catheters, midlines, PICC lines, Securement devices, zero infections
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