Bi-plane ultrasound approach does not significantly improve clinical outcomes over mono-plane ultrasound for peripheral intravenous cannulation (PIV) cannulations in patients with peripheral difficult ...

We write as clinicians and cancer survivors who underwent prolonged chemotherapy for oesophageal cancer. Our experiences highlight how access to implantable venous access devices (chemotherapy ports) ...

Peripheral venous access is a cornerstone of modern medical care, yet first‐attempt failure rates remain unacceptably high in patients with difficult veins. Ultrasound guidance has transformed this ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Specific contraindications to cannulation of the subclavian vein include infection of the area overlying the target vein, fracture or ...

(HealthDay)—The incidence of phlebitis caused by peripheral intravenous cannula insertions may be higher among patients with certain risk factors, according to a study published online Dec. 27 in the ...

The SAVES method is an effective and safe approach for ultrasound-guided infraclavicular axillary/subclavian vein cannulation. Cannulation is a procedure of inserting a flexible tube (catheter) into ...

Details to help new and experienced clinicians perform ultrasound-guided vascular cannulation have been added to updated guidelines from the American Society of Echocardiography. “Ultrasound guidance ...

We report the case of a preterm infant with a rare complication occurred during peripheral insertion of a central venous catheter. A 48-day-old female infant was referred to our Department because of ...

The researchers found that phlebitis was the most common complication (44%), followed by infiltration (16.3%), occlusion (7.6%), and catheter dislodgement (5.6%). HealthDay News — The incidence of ...